Winelight
Extremely versatile Northern Ohio-based Winelight is comprised of the area's finest musicians including Matt Traum on the amazing EVI (Electronic Valve Instrument) and MDT (Morrison Digital Trumpet) wind controllers, Ken Srail on keyboard / bass, and Jeff Kennat on drums.
Winelight is extremely versatile. An impressive array of music is performed- from classic jazz standards to contemporary smooth jazz and pop favorites. Winelight plays a variety of music including the classic jazz standards as well as newer smooth jazz and pop favorites performed in a contemporary jazzy style. The repertoire includes songs by the Beatles, Billy Joel, Elton John, George Benson, Spyro Gyra, and others performed in their own unique style.
"Matt takes no prisoners on the EVI. He is comfortable in many settings using the AKAI EVI and the Steinerphone. His sounds and playing using the TURBO VL70-m are simply spectacular!" - Michael Brecker, EWI virtuoso, sax legend, composer, 11 time Grammy Award winner
Winelight can be found performing in clubs, corporate functions, private parties, and various social functions both locally and nationally. Winelight consists of Matt Traum on EVI wind controller (Electronic Valve Instrument), MDT (Morrison Digital Trumpet), and EWI4000s, Ken Srail on keyboards/bass, and drummer Jeff Kennat. Unlike other groups who use the same instrumentation for the entire performance, Winelight is able to instantly adapt its instrumentation to complement any piece of music. This tonal variety offers a much more enjoyable and interesting experience for the listener. Winelight is tasteful and sophisticated, yet always soulful and exciting. Savor the sound of Winelight!