Levy DeAndrade
Piano, Keyboard and composer
One of the area's most respected and sought after keyboard players, Levy has earned the admiration and respect of fans and peers alike for his
talent and professionalism. His artistry in blending Latin dance rhythm with soulful jazz styles have given his music an unforgettable trademark
sound which has earned recognition by local and national and international jazz music experts. He has been described by a fan as "one of a kind
when it comes to piano jazz explorations, and his unique playing style is all his own." His playing is a "lovely delight to savor and enjoy!"
Born on March 6, in Parana, Brazil, Levy's first inspiration came when he was given a tape recorder and guitar for his 7th birthday. His musical
prodigy was realized when, in two months time, he was composing and performing on the instrument for his friends and family. Within the next
two years, he was performing on stages in his hometown for the public. After being introduced to the piano by his instructors at school, Levy
developed a love for the instrument and soon mastered the keys. After graduating from high school and receiving a scholarship and grant to
study music in the US, Levy relocated to the states where he started his music career as a performer in San Francisco's top jazz venues.
After a successful stint in California, Levy was invited to relocate to New York City to become a ‘first call' studio musician for The Hit Factory. There
he composed, arranged and shared the stage with many musical greats. Having enjoyed being in great demand for his recording sessions and
live performances, Levy then decided to establish his own recording studio. There he mastered the mechanics of the music business and
engineered and produced albums for both clients and himself.
Levy relocated to Tampa, Florida in 2004. Having founded a successful recording studio and producing several albums, Levy decided to dedicate
his musical expertise to forming a band. After four years of searching out local talent, he found not only the best players in their fields, but also the
right chemistry to create a mature group of musicians dedicated to creating soul inspiring jazz music.
Levy's group, named Level 10 Band, took the area by storm when after only a year together, they decimated the competition in a local radio station
contest. After winning the title of "Tampa Bay's Best Smooth Jazz Band" by CBS Radio, the requests began pouring in for appearances and
performances. Since that time, Levy and Level 10 have performed for jazz festivals, city organizations, Carnival Cruise Lines, local jazz clubs,
national and international radio stations, and have appeared on FOX,ABC,CBS TV for interviews and live performances. Both Levy's original
compositions and new arrangements of popular songs have been leaders on the jazz charts on CD Baby, Rhapsody and iTunes.
In celebration of their rapid rise to acclaim as an award-winning, underground jazz band, Level 10 named their first album "Together." Released
in 2009, the CD features original compositions by Levy as well as inspiring arrangements of popular tunes. Levy's music has developed and
matured over the years and combined with the talent and determination of his band members, Level 10 has been and will continue to be a
dominating force in the world of Jazz music.

Yovannis Roque
Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass:
orn in Camaguey, Cuba on August 9, 1973, Yovannis began studying Double Bass at the early age of 10 years at the Luis Casas Romero
Vocational School of the Arts. After a little reticence to such an unusual instrument for a young boy and thanks to the intuitive perseverance of
his family, Yovannis moved to Havana to continue his studies at the World renown National School of the Arts (ENA) under the direction of
Master Professor Román Alvarez and legendary Bassist and Master Professor Orestes Urfé on classical Double Bass and under legendary
and virtuoso bass player Carlos Del Pino on Electric and Upright Bass. in 1992, Yovannis joined the revolutionary band "Contratiempo" lead
by Chilean pianist Carlos Maza, featuring Daniel Peñalver on flute, Leandro Saint Hill on sax and virtuoso drummer Dafnis Prieto who
became not only Yovannis' best friend but, without a doubt, the most important influence in his early musical development as a professional
musician.With this super band, Yovannis traveled to Europe performing in many jazz festivals throughout the continent including The Scene
Nationale de Foix, Jazz Scene de Perigeaux, Label Jazz, Jazz du Limousin, Bordeaux Jazz Festival, Festival di u Ventu in Calvi, Concerts at
the Centre Culturel de Terrasson, the Conservatory Gabriel Faure in Paris, playing with some of the most important names on the jazz circuit
including Hermetto Pascoal, Chico Freeman, Charlie Haden and Archie Shepp. After he returned to Cuba, Yovannis graduated from The
National School of the Arts (ENA) obtaining a degree in Double Bass performance, teaching and music direction. In 1994, Yovannis arrived
in Miami and immediately started performing with the Miami Symphonic orchestra and the Florida international University (FIU) Philharmonic.
Yovannis continued his studies with Master Professor Dr. Lucas Drew, and that same year Yovannis was chosen to participate in a series of
master classes with legendary Master Professor Dr. Stuart Sankey at the Aspen Music Festival becoming the first Latin Double Bass player
to have ever achieved such a great honor. At the same time, Yovannis became an electric bass player in high demand, often leading him to
many recording studios in Miami or touring with the most notorious Latin artist at the moment like Gloria stefon.Around this time, Yovannis
met Brazilian singer and composer Leandro Parente and Brazilian drummer Miduca Carvalho, becoming with them one of the original
founders of "TAZKA," a super fun band that became very popular in the local scene at the time. Leandro and Miduca kept the band alive after
moving back to Brazil and eventually went on to become an institution giving these two great musicians the space and the name that they
deserve as music creators in their own country.With Tazka, Yovannis had the opportunity of performing with many of the great Brazilian artists
including Jorge Ben Jor, Paralamas, Raza Negra and many more, also their friendship with legendary pianist, producer and composer
Cesar Camargo Mariano lead to the recording of "Pedacos do tempo," a beautiful song composed by Leandro featuring Grammy winner and
Brazilian diva Maria Rita Camargo that was never released but was her first professional recording when she was just 15 years old.In 1997,
Yovannis joined Cane record's recording artist "El Duende," a very unique Latin rock band featuring some of the hottest musicians of the
Miami scene including pianist and producer Juan Carlos Rodriguez, virtuoso guitarist Rick de Cubas, drummer George Berkowitz and
singer and band leader, Oscar Herrera. With this super group, Yovannis went into the studio once again and recorded the album
"Transition," produced by the legendary Michael Couzzi and sponsored by Criteria Recording Studios, University of Miami and Pat Metheny
Productions After great reviews, El Duende embarked on a tour throughout Central America and the USA, performing at the famous Salon
Mexico in Mexico City, The Nemo Music conference in Boston, the NEA extravaganza in Nashville, the XS Music Fest, Miden Music
Conference, and Billboard Music Awards, among many others.
After the massive Transition Tour with El Duende, Yovannis went back on the road with the Zozaya Brothers doing a series of concerts in
Moscow becoming the first Latin rock band to perform in Russia after the collapse of the Communist regimen. At his return in 1998,
Yovannis was hired by Royal Caribbean International as music director and band leader, a position that he held until 2002.Back in Miami
once again, Yovannis went back to work with an artist whose name has been associated with Yovannis' work for well over a decade,
legendary virtuoso pianist and producer Mr. Rey Casas, a friendship that goes back to 1994 with over 40 productions together including
Grammy nominated album "Amistad 404," a tribute to the music of Cuban composer Gonzalo Roig, featuring legendary Cuban sax virtuoso
Paquito D' Rivera. Yovannis and Casas had countless performances around the world and as some magazine once said had "a great
chemistry that makes their work together a very unique and pleasant experience". Paralleling his work as a producer for Casas Music
Production, always a road freak, Yovannis continued touring again with many Latin artists including Grammy winner sax legend Frankie
Marco, Grammy winner composer Marcos Gutt, Peruvian star Jose Val, Grammy nominee pop star Jeremias and Grammy winner and
legendary Cuban super star Albita Rodriguez. In 2006 together with Rey Casas, Yovannis produced his first solo album entitled "Tales from
Camaguey" which earned him great reviews as a solo artist. In 2007 Yovannis was commissioned to create the music of Frankenstein, a
ballet production by Alma Ballet of Chicago, a very special project that brought him back to his roots as a classical musician and also gave
him the opportunity to work for the first time with a great dancer, his own brother Abdel Roque and legendary dancer, choreographer, and
long time friend Guillermo Leyva.Currently living in the Tampa, Florida, area with his dear wife Monica, Yovannis is always busy, always
exploring and always looking for new horizons. Currently, Yovannis divides his time between many musical projects including his work as
music director for Alma ballet of Chicago, a new ballet production, his work as a producer for Casas Production company, studio sessions
all over the country, his own tours, the release of his upcoming album "Looking Back," his work as bassist for smooth Jazz super band Level
10, leaded by legendary Brazilian pianist Levy
DeAndrade, and a not so distant project with guitarist Allan Davey.

Rex Freligh
Soprano, Alto, Tenor Saxophones:
Rex grew up in Florida's Tampa Bay area, graduated from East Bay High School and earned recognition in the National High School "Who's
Who in Music". He attended the University of South Florida majoring in Jazz performance and Composition playing Saxophone, Clarinet, and
Flute in the University's top jazz band and ensembles. During his college years, Rex also spent time with another passion of his as a
member in Drum Corps International (DCI) marching with the Suncoast Sound Drum and Bugle Corps from St. Petersburg, Florida playing
percussion and earning "Top 12 in the World" honors.
During the mid ‘90's Rex played regularly at Walt Disney World's Pleasure Island with several bands including performances on the Main
Stage, Jazz Club, 3 Story Beach Club, and Country Club on the island showcasing his adeptness and flexibility in a variety of musical styles
ranging from Pop/Rock/R&B to Country to the many flavors of Jazz.
Throughout his career, Rex has played numerous festivals, concert venues, and TV shows ranging in musical styles from Jazz, Smooth
Jazz, Brazilian & Latin Jazz, Jazz Fusion, R&B, Rock, Blues, Pop, Symphonic, Christian and Gospel music. He has either played with or
opened up for named artists such as Paquito D'Rivera, Christopher Cross, Keiko Matsui, Najee, Kim Waters, Eric Darius, Pat Travers, Chris
Gero, Rocky Ruckman and The Beat Heathens, Al "Coffee" McDaniel, Shawn Brown, Derrick Williams, Dwight Champagne, Munir Doumet,
and other artists and bands in the Florida and Southeastern United States region.
Rex has also written, arranged, and recorded in the United States and Japan ranging in genres such as Jazz, Smooth Jazz, R&B, Pop, Rock,
Blues, Jazz Fusion, Electronica, and Trance. He worked with producers and artists such as Neil Boisen, Chis Gero, William Keskey, Black
Market, Levy DeAndrade, Level 10, Yovannis Roque, Allon Sams, Derrick
Williams, Rocky Ruckman & the Beat Heathens, and many others.
Rex blends the many musical genres of his background in a manner which creates a sax playing style that is exciting, aggressive and lyrical
and tells a musical story in such a way that draws the listener into pure enjoyment. 

TONY CINTRON
Drums & Percussion:
A native New Yorker of Puerto Rican descent, Tony Cintron has recorded and toured with some of the entertainment industry's best
performers. As a drummer/percussionist, his list of experience extends across the world of R&B, smooth-jazz, Latin-jazz, salsa, gospel, pop
and into the world of rock. Tony's first gig out of New York City was with legendary vocalist Roberta Flack at Carnegie Hall, sharing rhythm
section duties with bassist Marcus Miller and percussionist Ralph MacDonald. That experience led him to gigs with R&B singers Phyllis
Hyman, Angela Bofill, Audrey Wheeler, Lisa Lisa, Toni Smith, Phil Perry, trumpeter Tom Browne and various artists from the recording
industry in New York City. From there, he recorded for producers that tracked hit artists like Unlimited Touch, France Joli, and Faith Evans.
A different musical experience with Puerto Rican bassist and producer Oskar Cartaya introduced him to Latin session musicians in NYC
and to salsa legend Willie Colon. Performing concerts and recording jingles in Puerto Rico during these years allowed him to perform with
artists and singers like Ednita Nazario, Glenn Monroig, Luna and producer Cucco Pena. A longtime friendship with legendary
percussionists Marc Quinones and Bobby Allende brought about the opportunity to develop the Latin side of his drumming. This friendship
and his talent for Latin Rhythm also gave him the honor of playing with Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Gato Barbieri, Tania Maria, Jorge Dalto, Sal
Cuevas, Nicky Marrero, Patato Valdes, Jose Feliciano, Tito Nieves, Ruben Blades y Son del Solar, Sergio George, Cheo Feliciano, La India,
DLG, Ray Sepulveda, Jerry Rivera and Obie Bermudez. In 1991, after returning to New York from a lengthy stay in Puerto Rico, Tony and
Marc Quinones became members of the legendary instrumental jazz group Spyro Gyra. Subbing for drummer Richie Morales on a tour in the
U.S. opened new doors and gave Tony the opportunity to work with bassist Oskar Cartaya for the next decade. As a duo, they produced an
annual jazz concert backing up great artists including: Marc Anthony, Kirk Whalum, Roberta Flack, Herb Alpert, Humberto Ramirez, Warren
Hill, Bob Baldwin, Paquito D'Rivera, Regina Carter, and Eddie Palmieri. In 2000, Tony was given the opportunity to join legendary rock
producer Tom Dowd (Aretha Franklin, Rod Stewart, Allman Bros Band, Eric Clapton) and record the drum tracks for the debut Sony release
of young legendary guitarist Joe Bonamassa. The CD titled "A New Day Yesterday" features Tony's rock grooves accompanying Greg
Allman, Rick Derringer and Leslie West along with the Bonamassa Trio. A tour with Bonamassa placed the newly formed power trio on
stages with The Derrick Trucks Band, The Doobie Brothers, and Dr. John. During this time, Tony also toured with Latin pop star Ricky Martin
in Europe and South America and with "Wicked" Broadway vocalist Idina Menzel. As a musical director, Tony's credits include Sony Music
Conference NYC, Angela Carrasco & Celia Cruz at Lincoln Center.
Tony's list of recording credits include Dizzy Gillespie, Yoshiaki Masuo, Jan Hammer, Noel Pointer, Willie Colon, Cheo Feliciano, Fania-
Allstars, Dave Valentin, Faith Evans featuring P.Diddy, Vinny Valentino & Colorfunk, Eartha Kitt Live at The Carlyle, George Benson, Louie
Vega & Elements of Life, Louie Vega & Nuyorican-Soul, Patti Austin Live, Bob Baldwin, Marion Meadows Live at Toad's, Oskar Cartaya, Steve
Clarke, Humberto Ramirez, Joe Bonamassa and Cosmic Jibaros.
Tony now resides in Orlando, Florida where he now plays with the contemporary-jazz group Level 10 Band. Tony endorses Zildjian Cymbals,
Vic Firth Sticks and LP MUSIC instruments exclusively.
When a band can create memorable compositions, compelling melodies and deep toe tapping grooves, how would you rate them? Well the fans of
Level 10 rate them a 10 and beyond! This dynamic group of seasoned players that make up Level 10 is living up to its name and taking it to the top with
blistering live performances, an incredible international following and now a brand new CD titled Crossover. Level 10 has a large worldwide fan base
and has already attracted music lovers from Brazil, England, Japan, Germany and, of course, the U.S. But fans aren't the only ones picking up on this
high-energy brand of contemporary jazz! The band was nominated by the Los Angeles Music Awards for Best New Independent Jazz Artists of the Year
plus they're semi-finalists in the Florida Grammy Awards and were voted the number one Jazz band in Tampa Bay! Level 10 also recently won second
place in Billboard's World Song Contest that drew thousands of entries.

Chris Stokes
Drums: