About Our Jazz Musicians
Pacific Coast Music brings the spirit of jazz to listeners. We are jazz musicians who are dedicated to the craft, and we love to resonate with our audience. Our work is available across many streaming platforms. As a result, our productions are highly accessible and will resonate with you wherever you go.
We believe in the power of music, and we would love our listeners to experience what we have to offer. Meet the musicians below, and be sure to subscribe to our label on your preferred streaming platform.
Jean Frye Sidwell - Vocals
With her rich contralto voice and smooth, soulful phrasing, Jean is truly a jazz singer's jazz singer. The consummate performer, she beams with honesty and passion, delivering silky nuance and vocal shadings that captivate even the most sophisticated music lovers.
Jean’s dramatic vocal expression renders new shape and meaning to some of our most beloved classic jazz treasures, be it Gershwin, Ellington, or Jobim. Jean is a Southern California native and received music, voice, and dance training in Los Angeles. Her professional singing career has spanned 30 years and culminated in the recording of six self-produced CDs.
Jean is co-creator and co-owner of Pacific Coast Music, an independent record label. Thanks to the overwhelming success of her CDs, Jean is recognized today as an international recording artist.
Chris Sidwell - Acoustic and Piccolo Bassist, Composer, Producer
Born and raised in Indiana, Chris began his professional music career at the tender age of 15. Chris earned many awards while receiving his music education. He developed his talents as a featured musician while following a tour of the southern United States. Along the way, Chris appeared with first-rate bands in hundreds of top-notch venues.
Chris eventually settled in Los Angeles and refined his talents in songwriting, producing, recording, and engineering. Chris met Jean in 1991 during a recording session in Los Angeles, and they married one year later.
Chris co-produced "Tenderly" in 1996, followed by "Look of Love" in 1997. Chris then focused on his first all original CD "Summer Nights," a Smooth Jazz endeavor. Since then, Chris has produced and recorded eight more CDs with Pacific Coast Music.
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Sanjay Divecha - Guitars
Sanjay Divecha is one of the most revered guitar players in India - a unique and compelling voice as a player and composer. An intrepid traveler on a long journey filled with experiences, Sanjay's quest has brought him face to face with legends, visionaries and doyens. Sanjay is a part of the hugely successful supergroup CROSSCURRENTS led by Zakir Hussain and featuring stalwarts such as Dave Holland, Chris Potter, Shankar Mahadevan, Louiz Banks and Gino Banks.
Tony Campodonico - Piano
Tony’s professional career as composer, keyboardist, arranger and conductor spans almost 30 years and includes stints with Engelbert Humperdinck, Al Martino, Tony Martin and Ernie Andrews. He has traveled extensively throughout Europe as a performer and has been part of the live music and studio scene in Los Angeles as both a leader and sideman, in all styles of music. Tony’s talents have been a tremendous asset to Pacific Coast Music’s catalog.
Steve Weingart - Piano
Amongst many other well-known musicians, Steve has performed live and/or recorded with Chaka Khan, Steve Lukather, Frank Gambale, Robben Ford, Scott Henderson, Warren Hill, Simon Phillips, Tony MacAlpine, Virgil Donati, Marco Mendoza, Dave Weckl, Eric Marienthal, Kenny Rankin, Jimmy Earl, Ernie Watts, Alain Caron, Michael Ruff, Marilyn Scott, Jimmy Haslip, Terri Lyne Carrington, Jason Scheff, Keith Howland, Tris Imboden, John Patitucci, Bunny Brunel, Tom Brechtlein, Carlitos Del Puerto, Ray Parker Jr., Jeff Babko, Frank Briggs, Ric Fierabracci, Joey Heredia, Oskar Cartaya, Dave Hooper, Ronnie Guitterez, and Mike Miller (guitarist).
Mark Maxwell - Saxophone
Mark Maxwell is an American saxophonist, composer, and recording artist known for his smooth jazz sound and emotionally resonant performances. With a career spanning over six decades, Mark has become a prominent figure in contemporary instrumental music, amassing a global following through his popular YouTube channel. It has garnered over 1.15 million subscribers, and over 420 million views.
Trimble McCullough - Drummer
Trimble McCullough performs on our CD "Body & Soul". A well respected and long time fixture in the jazz scene of Southwest Florida. He started playing at the age of 12 in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was a fluke...he wanted to play clarinet, but had an overbite. The band director banished him to the drum section. He played drums in the band all through high school, which included jazz band. His drum teacher inspired him to become a life learner of percussion. He studied with various drum teachers along the way in the quest to better his playing skills. He gigged around Cincinnati for around 10 years, at which time he went out on the road with Jackie Wilson's back up band. The road dragged on for several years.
Trimble moved to Southwest Florida in his 30's, and played all over Florida in many genres of music. From funky to classical. His favorite style was more jazz oriented, so he has mostly been playing jazz and blues for the past 20 years. His performance on this CD was his last recording project. He was diagnosed with ALS in 2013, and is not currently playing his beloved drums.
Riner Scivally - Guitar
Riner graduated from Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA in 1973. He obtained a Masters Degree in Music from USC in 1994. With his unique style, Riner is a highly sought-after Los Angeles studio musician. He is also a professor of music at Occidental and Pasadena City Colleges near Los Angeles, CA. Riner’s talent, quick wit and keen sense of humor are a real bonus during lengthy studio sessions...Thanks Riner!
Stu Shelton - Piano
Stu Shelton, one of South West Florida’s favorite jazz pianists, performs at many of the music hotspots in the area. Formerly a resident of New Hampshire, He decided to move to warmer climate right here in Naples, Florida in 1989. Stu is known as one of the more creative and inspired musicians that perform with numerous musicians resident to the area. He has been influenced by many of the jazz giants such as Bill Evans, Errol Garner, Horace Silver, Oscar Peterson, Keith Jarret and many more.
Andy Suzuki - Saxophone
During his nearly 25-year career as a professional musician, Suzuki has played a wide range of genres, but he is primarily a jazzer who specializes in traditional, straight-ahead jazz, modern jazz and jazz fusion. He has performed with the legendary Dave Brubeck, "traded fours" with Al Jarreau on "Take Five," jammed on "Autumn Leaves" with Chick Corea and recorded in the studio with a long list of talented musicians.
Doug Mathews - Drums
Doug has played and toured with some of the biggest names all across the Country. We call him our human metronome. We are very fortunate to have Doug!!
Robert "Bobby" Dinardo - Guitar
"In many past decades, the city of Philadelphia has produced a huge and very well documented body of notable virtuoso guitarists. It’s our pleasure to introduce Bobby DiNardo, as he is one of Philly’s very best. Bobby’s career as a working pro began just after high school in 1955, when he began performing with the Herbie Fields Jazz Group for two years, until Herbie passed away".
Jack Le Compte - Drums
Accomplished drummer, is our gift from Philadelphia. At age thirteen, Jack began formal lessons. Le Compte completed studies at the Philadelphia School of the Arts. He attributes his love and knowledge of the drums to his teacher, Carl Matolla, a renowned Philly musician. Jack moved to the Los Angeles area in 1980. In addition to performing, Jack is a member of the afterschool program mentoring students and performs for the Music Center on tour, bringing jazz to the Los Angeles School
District. Jack boasts an impressive resume performing with the likes of Natalie Cole, Anita O’Day, Stevie Wonder, Mel Torme, Rosemary Clooney and many more distinguished artists.