THE MEMBERS

Pat Parise - Bandleader, Bass, Vocals

Alison Paige. - Vocals, Piano

Scottie Mann - Lead Vocals, Percussion

Ken Gray - Keyboards

Jami Star

Mike Ianieri - Drums, Percussion

Pat Parise

PAT PARISE

Bandleader, Bass, Vocals

Pat can remember one summer day when he was about 10 years old. "When I came in from playing, my father introduced me to this man. I can still remember this cool looking guy standing there with this red guitar. I looked at him as he put his hand out to shake mine. "What's happening my man, I understand you want to play the guitar." His name was Rich Serota. He went on to play ‘I want to hold your hand’ by the Beatles. I was floored, and from that day on, my life has been surrounded by music.”

When I was in high school I was in a band with my cousins and a couple of friends. Although our bass player wasn't very good, he was one of my best friends, so I would play bass notes on my guitar, while he sang. He eventually quit, and I became the bass player".

Pat has played bass for various club bands over the years, and worked with some of the finest musicians in the area. "I love all types of music, from Rock, R&B, Motown, Jazz, Latin, etc. and have been influenced by the likes of James Jamerson, Paul McCartney , John Paul Jones, Jaco Pastorius, Rocco Prestia, just to name a few, there are so many. “To me, it really doesn't matter who the artist is, if it sounds good, and moves you, that's what its about.”

Pat is the founder of The FM Band and is excited to be with a band that can play all types of music, do it well, and have fun at the same time. "I really think we have something special here." So if you like funk, dance, or just want to tap your feet to the groove being laid down, then check out the definitive, versatile sounds of one of the most respected bass players in the area.

Alison Paige

**Jami *Star**

lead vocalist / percussion
Jami has been performing in front of audiences since childhood. She has worked in Theater, Television, Movies, and in Radio. As a child she was a regular on a local television program and has since appeared on Ugly Betty, Six Degrees, Fox morning show, and in the films Sixth Sense, August Rush, and as a dancer in the film The Village, just to name a few. She also had the opportunity to play Pocahontas in Disney World. She is a member of both SAG and Equity.
In Jami's spare time she models and appears on QVC as a spokesperson for OH Deer! and Deer Stags. She has modeled for Oh Deer!, Cole Haan, Me Too, and others.

Jami has been singing with FM for 4 years and enjoys performing with such a talented group of people. She started performing in bands right out of high school. And has performed throughout the United States. Jami's influences include Christina Aguilera, Ann Wilson, Trisha Yearwood, Aretha Franklin, Rosemary Clooney, Patsy Cline, Barbra Streisand, Cyndi Lauper, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, and The Beatles...the list definitely goes on. As the lead female vocalist, Jami is always looking forward to her next performance.

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Alison Paige

Vocals, Piano

Vocalist Alison Paige grew up in Wilmington, Delaware, where she was surrounded by a family of musicians. She began professional theatre at age 5 and soon after discovered that singing was her true passion. When in her late teens she began performing with live bands and at venues and festivals all over the tri-state area. She then began studying voice with renowned vocal instructor Mary Ellen Schauber and majored in vocal performance at the University of Delaware. While attending the University, her love of jazz and dance led her to start a funky fusion dance band "BrotherSister" which featured her brother Jamie on drums. She continues writing and performing her original music and can be seen performing with the FM Band and the rock outfit "Frisky". Alison has toured the east coast, sharing the stage and recording with national acts such as Rusted Root, G. Love and Special Sauce, Kenny Rogers, Donald Byrd, and more.

Alison also enjoys bringing her performance experience to the classroom. She is trained in the Music Together and Makin' Music programs designed for infants and toddlers. She has 10 years experience teaching private and group lessons to all ages and enjoys using her knowledge and experience to inspire students of all ages and levels.

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Scottie

Scotti Mann
Photo by Lasting M Pressions Photography

SCOTTI MANN

Lead Vocals, Percussion

Scotti chose to join the The FM Band after working with several bands throughout the Tri-State area. He brings one of the strongest R&B and funk voices in the business, as well as expertise, experience and excellence which is unprecedented.

He has been singing and playing drums since age 5 and had joined his father's band on keyboards at age 15. He then joined the Groovemasters, a local, East coast group of master musicians including Bennie Sims, producer and musical director for Three Degrees, Cliff Starkey, from Emeril Live, Curt Harmon, from Pieces of a Dream, and Grammy winner David Cullen.

After 2 years, he joined local powerhouse band, Johnny O and the Classic Dogs of Love, while writing original music and doing re-mix vocals for Sybersound (Dance Mixes) cds. Scott was also hired to sing with the Outsiders, who were signed with Boyz 2 Men. He then moved to NYC and began recording the Stray Dog Music while working with artists such as Foxy Brown, Celine Dion, Brand New Heavies, Mya, and others. Scotti is currently releasing a solo cd.

He is proud to be such an intricate part of The FM Band and believes he can greatly contribute to the continued success of the band.

Ken Gray

KEN GRAY

Keyboards

Ken Gray has been actively performing throughout the Philadelphia and New Jersey area for past 20 years. His funky, down home style of playing adds a unique flavor to FM’s sound. Some of his influences include Parliament, Herbie Hancock, Chester Thompson, Bill Evans, The Grateful Dead, Maceo Parker, and James Brown.

Kenny currently works in the music distribution business, serving the areas top musicians and providing expert sales advice.

Mike Ianieri

MIKE IANIERI

Drums, Percussion

Mike was born into a musical family. He started playing drums as far back as he can remember then got into guitar. To further his education and interest in music, Mike attended Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ studying jazz performance with such instructors as Perry Lopez, Al Staulffer, Denis DiBlasio and Joe Federico. In 1991, Mike received his Bachelor of Music degree. Currently, Mike has been freelancing with various artists and performing with his own groups throughout the New Jersey/Philadelphia area. His versatility on drums and guitars has him doing quite a bit of studio session work in the area.