RALPH DeBERGALIS (Guitar) - Ralph joined the group in 2000, adding the distinctive rhythm guitar style that is an identifiable "Basie" sound. Ralph plays in numerous small groups, including the Maggie Mullen Quartet. He continues to study jazz guitar at the Eastman School of Music with Bob Sneider. Ralph's day gig is Manager of Transportation and Logistics at ITT Goulds Pumps.

TOM COMETA (Keyboard) - Tom is a native Rochesterian and started playing with local bands and combos at the age of 15. He performed with many small groups over the years, and was one of the original members of Vic Plati's New Portrait. Tom is a graduate of St. John Fisher College and recently retired after 37 years with Xerox Corporation, where he was an Area Manager in Capital Projects. Tom is a great musician and a superb contributor to the overall sound of the Rochester Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra.

TIM SULLIVAN (Bass) - Bio not available at this time. (Photo courtesy Paul Grigsby).

JOSE R. RODRIGUEZ (Percussion - Congas and Bongos). Jose joined the Rochester Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra in the summer of 2009 adding a Latin flavor to the orchestra's already unique and contemporary jazz sound.  Jose has performed with numerous bands and combos locally and abroad including Calle Uno as well as his own eight-piece Latin combo Son-Bori where he plays trumpet.  Jose is originally from Chicago and studied music briefly in New Jersey.  He arrived in Rochester, New York in 1982.  Jose has been playing music since age 16 when he began playing Gospel music at his father's church.  While playing Gospel music, he developed an interest in the Latin as well as Jazz genre and turned it into a long-term hobby.  Jose very much enjoys being involved with a band that promotes great music, character, and diversity.  During the day, Jose's career gig is with Huther Doyle where we works as an addiction councilor.