Bill Cioce’s natural and powerful rhythmic interpretation of music is right in line with Neil’s vision of what he looks for in a drummer. Appearing on One Silent Night… as well as Melodica, Bill has become a staple and the backbone of Neil’s live shows and recorded music. A motorcycle enthusiast along with Neil, many a band meeting has been had in the saddle of a Harley Davidson. www.billcioce.com

Recordings:
"A Night At The Palace"
"When Gravity Fails"
"Rewind"
"Melodica"
"One Silent Night..." Volume 2
"One Silent Night..." Volume 1

Performances:
"Neil Zaza's One Silent Night..." - 2006, When Gravity Fails Tour - 2006
Grand Pattaya International Music Festival - 2006
"Neil Zaza's One Silent Night..." - 2005, Rewind CD Release Party - 2005
"Neil Zaza's One Silent Night..." - 2004, Melodica CD Release Party - 2004
Hard Rock Cafe - 2003
"Neil Zaza's One Silent Night..." - 2002

David is a Cleveland native working in the field of music in several different venues. He is currently the Director of Contemporary Worship at Fairlawn Lutheran Church, Fairlawn, Ohio. In addition to Christian music, he is also the keyboard player for the Neil Zaza Band, and provides private instruction in piano and music theory. David appreciates all musical styles and strives to perfect his performance in each venue.

One of his greatest passions is arranging and orchestrating, especially creating new sounds for old standards. In addition, he composes instrumental music as well as praise and worship songs.

Recordings:
"A Night At The Palace"
"When Gravity Fails"

Performances:
"Neil Zaza's One Silent Night..." - 2006
"Neil Zaza's One Silent Night..." - 2005
Hard Rock Cafe - 2003
"Neil Zaza's One Silent Night..." - 2002

Throughout the years, Neil has referred to Doug Johns as his “secret weapon” and if you have ever seen a live concert of Neil’s you fully understand why. Answering a call for a bassist for Two Hands, One Heart, Doug has remained with Neil through the better part of his career even recording on Melodica in 2004. Doug’s mind-warping chops and groove are second to none and one only needs to witness the furious duel between Doug and Neil in “The Joof” to appreciate the intensity that he brings. www.dougjohns.com

Recordings:
"When Gravity Fails"
"Rewind"
"Melodica"
"Thrills & Chills"
"Two Hands, One Heart"

Performances:
When Gravity Fails Tour - 2006
Grand Pattaya International Music Festival - 2006
"Neil Zaza's One Silent Night..." - 2005
Rewind CD Release Party - 2005
"Neil Zaza's One Silent Night..." - 2004
Melodica CD Release Party - 2004
Hard Rock Cafe - 2003

Fabio has played with Neil Zaza, Irio De Paula, J.W.Williams, Sator Jazz Quartet, Sharon Lewis, Baobab International Orchestra, ORO, Consorzio Jazzistico Abruzzese, Raffaele Pallozzi, Bepi D'amato, Nellie "Tiger" Travis, Mistheria, Andrea Avena, Stefano Taglietti, Max Ionata, Stefano Cantarano, Carmine Ianieri, Ivano Sabatini, Russ Green, Fred PG, Saturnino, Miradas Group, Carlotta (Scarlatto), Luca Giordano, Gianluca D'Alessio, Tex Mex, Ritchie Laird.

Juan Parrilla called Fabio "One of the best European jazz drummers", "Fabio and Walter Cerasani are a devastating rhythm section" says Mistheria and Stefano Taglietti named him "The Baobab International Orchestra Locomotive." www.fabiocolella.com

Recordings:
"One Silent Night..." Volume 3
"Thrills & Chills" 15th Anniversary Project

Performances:
"Neil Zaza's One Silent Night..." - 2007
Italy Fall Tour - 2007
Italy Summer Tour - 2007
Italy Spring Tour - 2007

Garry "Gman" Sullivan has been playing professionally for 25 years. He has performed with The B52's, Bernie Worrell and the Woo Warriors, P-Funk, T.M. Stevens, The Cro-Mags, Jody Watley, Cyndi Lauper, Andy Cox (Fine Young Cannibals), Beyonce Knowles of Destiny's Child, Corey Glover (Living Colour) and Sean Lennon. www.myspace.com/gman7000

Recordings:
"When Gravity Fails"

Performances:
The Melodic Funk Tour of Asia - 2005

B3 is arguably Neil’s favorite instrument beside guitar and who better to pair with than the master of it: Mark Leach. A veteran musician and consummate performer, Mark injects an element of soul and organic funk directly out of “The Old School” book of Hammond. A long time collaborator with Neil, Mark’s current efforts appear on Melodica as well as in Neil’s live band. www.theorganplayer.com

Recordings:
"When Gravity Fails"
"Rewind"
"Melodica"

Performances:
Rewind CD Release Party - 2005
Melodica CD Release Party - 2004

Maestro Mistheria is a Keyboardist, Pianist, Organist, Composer, Arranger, Teacher. His musical studies began at age seven. He studied Accordion, Piano, Keyboards, Harmony, Theory and Solfeggio. He graduated with full marks in “Organ and Organ Composition” at Music Conservatory “Casella” (L’Aquila/Italy) under the guidance of Prof. Annamaria Polcaro and Maestro Paolo Cerasoli.

Mistheria first appeared on Neil's 2004 release "Melodica" and has released 3 solo albums of his own including the new "Solo Piano." His other credits include perfomances on albums by Rob Rock and Bruce Dickinson. www.mistheria.com

Recordings:
"One Silent Night..." Volume 3
"Thrills & Chills" 15th Anniversary Project
"Melodica"

Performances:
"Neil Zaza's One Silent Night..." - 2007
Cleveland's "Winterfest" - 2007
Italy Fall Tour - 2007
Italy Summer Tour - 2007
Italy Spring Tour - 2007

www.myspace.com/nickgreathouse

 

Recordings:
"A Night At The Palace"

Performances:
"Neil Zaza's One Silent Night..." - 2007
Cleveland's "Winterfest" - 2007
"Neil Zaza's One Silent Night..." - 2006

Ray has been with Neil for nearly 20 years going all the way back to the Zaza band days. Ray's bass skills appeared on NZ's Two Hands, One Heart project in 1992. A respected bassist in his own right, Ray occasionally performs with Neil as well as handles production responsibilities.

Recordings:
"A Night At The Palace"
"Melodica"
"Two Hands, One Heart"

Performances:
"Neil Zaza's One Silent Night..." - 2007
Cleveland's "Winterfest" - 2007
"Neil Zaza's One Silent Night..." - 2006
"Neil Zaza's One Silent Night..." - 2005
"Neil Zaza's One Silent Night..." - 2004
"Neil Zaza's One Silent Night..." - 2002

www.myspace.com/waltercerasani

 

Recordings:
One Silent Night... Volume 3
"Thrills & Chills" 15th Anniversary Project

Performances:
"Neil Zaza's One Silent Night..." - 2007
Cleveland's "Winterfest" - 2007
Italy Fall Tour - 2007
Italy Summer Tour - 2007
Italy Spring Tour - 2007