Plan 9 unites musicians who have helped create some of the mega-hits of the past three decades in a pop/jazz forum.  New, original music and familiar covers are featured in a highly melodic, highly rhythmic and high energy performance.

The Players

Drew Bentley (Guitars): Drew’s complete lack of musical experience made him the obvious choice to be the leader of Plan 9.  Classically trained, Drew began playing at age 8 but his musical career was interrupted by college sports and a trip to graduate school for a Ph.D.  A mid-life crisis led to his return to music.   That said, please read on.

Lane Hoppen (Keyboards): Lane was the keyboardist with chart-topping Orleans in the 1980s.  Current projects include performing with brother Larry (Orleans) in the Larry Hoppen All Stars and the Voices of Classic Rock, a touring show featuring many of the top pop/rock vocalists of the past several decades.

Larry Jacoby (Bass Guitar):  Larry grew up in New York and has played in numerous Broadway shows including Starlight Express.  He has played with Peabo Bryson, Pat Benatar, Catch a Rising Star, Eddie Fischer, Philip Bailey and Jeffrey Osborne.

John Marsden (Keyboards, Musical Director):  John originally hails from the northeast where he began an extensive musical career.  An accomplished producer, songwriter and arranger, John, for three years, wrote, scored and arranged the music for Barney and has engineered numerous jazz recordings including works by Arturo Sandoval, Kenny Drew, Jr., Nathan Page and guitarist Larry Coryell.  John has toured with oldies groups such as the Platters, the Marvelettes and the Drifters.

Charlie Morgan (Drums): With six albums and five world tours, Charlie was Elton John’s drummer for thirteen years.  Charlie’s resume reads like a who’s who of pop music with performances with Paul McCartney, Tina Turner, Cher and the Moody Blues, among many others.  Charlie has over 150 album credits and has appeared on numerous international TV shows and movie soundtracks.

Joining Plan 9 for the Cool Breeze Album are:

Charlie DeChant (Saxophones, Flute): saxophonist extraordinaire for Hall & Oates for the past three decades.  Just check out the sax solo on “Maneater”.  Enough Said!

Steve Walters (Trumpet, Flugelhorn): Steve has played with many of the great Motown legends such as the Four Tops, the Temptations and Aretha Franklin.  He has also played with Wayne Newton.  Danke Schoen.

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