Former Personnel and Substitutes

Musical Directors

Howard Shore (1975-1980, 1985), Kenny Vance (1980-1981), Tom Malone (1981-1985), Cheryl Hardwick (1986-2000), G.E. Smith (1986-1995).

Conductors

Howard Johnson (1975-1980), David Spinozza (1980-1981), G.E. Smith (1990-1995), Lenny Pickett (fill ins).

Keyboards

Cheryl Hardwick (1975-1980, filled in once in 1981, 1985-2000), Paul Shaffer (1975-1980, some fill-ins thereafter), Ray Chew (1980-1983), Chris Palmaro (1980-1983), Marc Shaiman (periodic, 1986-1991), Cliff Carter, Bob Christianson, Rusty Cloud (fill ins), Dr. John (guest).

Guitar

Bert Jones (1975-1979), Georg Wadenius (1979-1985), David Spinozza (1980-1982), G.E. Smith (1985-1995), Jane Getter (1995), Yoshiko Hirashige (1995-1997), Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald (1997-2007), Elliott Randall (periodic, 1976-1981), Hiram Bullock, Joe Caro, John Leventhal (fill ins), Lonnie Mack (guest).

Bass

Bob Cranshaw (1975-1978), Marcus Miller (1978-1980), Neil Jason (1980-1983), Tom Barney (1983-1985, 1995-2000), Tom "T-Bone" Wolk (1985-1991), Paul Ossola (1991-1995), Tony Garnier (periodic, 1987-1989), Luico Hopper, Will Lee, Anthony Jackson, Tony Levin, Francisco Centeno, Mark Egan, Mark O'Connor, John Pattitucci, Tim Lefebre, Joe Sinagugla (fill ins).

Drums

David Shaw (1975-1977), Steve Jordan (1977-1978), Buddy Williams (1978-1985), Steve Ferrone (1985-1986), Chris Parker (1986-1991, fill-ins thereafter including one in the 2007-2008 season), Matt Chamberlain (1991-1992), Steve Gadd, Billy Cobham, Andy Newmark, Alan Schwartzberg, Vince Carlutta, Yogi Horton, J.T. Lewis, Dave Weckl, Malcolm Browder (fill ins).

Trumpet

Alan Rubin (1975-1983), Tom Malone (1983-1985), Jon Faddis, Kamau Adilifu (formerly known as Charles Sullivan), Joe Shepley, Ron Tooley, Matt Schulman, Ravi Best (fill ins).

Trombone

Tom Malone (1975-1985), Robin Eubanks, Britt Woodman, Barry Rogers, Birch Johnson, Ozzie Melendez, Keith O'Quinn, Dennis Wilson (fill ins), David Taylor (larger bands, 1990's - bass trombone).

Saxophones

Howard Shore (1975-1980), Louis E. Marini Jr. (1975-1983), Mauricio Smith (1975-1977), Howard Johnson (1975-1980), Lewis Del Gatto (1977-1980, 1985-1995, and 1998-2005), George Young (1979-1980, 1990-1995), David Sanborn (Sept-Dec 1980), Lawrence Feldman (Dec 1980-1983 plus later fill ins for George Young), Ronald E. Cuber (1980-1983), Michael Brecker (1983-1985), Lino Gomez (1995-1998), Frank Wess (guest).

Percussion

Tuba

Howard Johnson (1975-1980), Tony Price (periodic, 1986-1997 (?), usually on Christmas shows).

Horn

John Clark

Vocalist

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