Lonnie Pereira
Originally from Newark, NJ., now a native of The Lehigh Valley, PA
After early training on the Clarinet from age 9, I studied Sax/Flute with some of the world's finest musicians, (Eddie Barefield, Bill Pierce, Joe Viola, Andy McGhee)
Charles Colin Studios - NYC Berklee College of Music - Boston
I am a veteran contract musician from the New Jersey/New York club-date scene and have done well over 2000 gigs over the years.
Performed with a wide range of groups and artists, including the Vegas East Big Band in NJ, Hank-Joel Orchestras, Ralph Mitchell Orchestras, Scott Roberts Orchestra, Ralph Moore of the Jay Leno Show and various jazz/funk/rock/R&B groups, show bands, theater productions and in recording studios.
Was seen regularly on the "Wedding Channel Showcase" (NJ cable) as a featured artist with the Reel2Real ensemble.
During the '70s I was a member of the Soul and Disco group "Hosanna", and recorded the hit single "Hipit", (reached #8 on Billboard Magazine's "Soul" charts).
2008 : recorded two "Smooth Jazz" singles with "The Mondo Bongo" group. Available on Itunes
Currently, I am providing private instruction on saxophone, clarinet, and flute in the Center Valley, PA area as well as continuing to perform in engagements through-out PA/NJ/NY.
Gigging and recording with The Lonnie Pereira Group
Upcoming Jazz CD release in late 2009