Rick Altman on Vibes
John Drechsler on Upright Bass
Pablo Shine on Congas & Percussion
Doug Correllus on the Keyboard
Pablo Shine was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico and learned to play congas there in his early teens. He is an artist, musician, and retired
art professor of 34 years. Over the years, he has played with local bands including Passero, The Latin Jazz Express , and Nu Bossa.
A few years ago he formed Pablo Shine Latin Jazz Band , based out of Kingston, NY. They play Latin Jazz standards as well as originals.
Pablo has a particular interest in Folkloric Afro-Caribbean percussion.
Rick Altman, a vibraphone, marimba player and composer hails from LA where he studied with jazz legend Terry Gibbs and became a regular member of TV shows and recording sessions. Then he moved to NYC in 1979 playing the jazz scene. He has been living in the Catskills since 1991, writing and performing with many area musicians. In recent years he has become a member of the Pablo Shine Latin Jazz Band where he continues to study and perform Latin Jazz from the masters with an emphasis on music that inspires dancing as well critical listening.
John Drechsler, Bass:
Playing upright bass since 2011, John created and led the weekly “cafeteria” Sunday jazz workshop concert series in New Paltz NY for six years. John has had the opportunity to perform regularly at numerous venues throughout the Hudson valley as a member of various bands. In addition to playing with the Pablo shine Latin Jazz Band, for the past year John performed American songbook standards in duo format with vocalist Megan Henry. He also currently performs with the CMS Improvisers Orchestra.
Doug Correllus, pianist, has been composing, performing and arranging music in the Hudson Valley for over 20 years. A graduate of Manhattanville College and winner of the Arlene Kaplan music prize, he studied Jazz under the tutelage of Jazz master Charles Blenzig and Classical Piano with the late Dr. Francis Brancaleone. In addition to performing Latin Jazz with the Pablo Shine Band, he is also a member of the Rhythm Rising Quartet. He has been a public school music educator in the Ossining school district for over 30 years. There, he arranges Jazz standards for an elementary Jazz Ensemble and teaches the art of improvisation to even the very youngest of students.
