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Wow, am I thankful for these folks. This is our Contemporary Service's Band and they make -not only a joyful -but also a beautiful noise. Starting from the top left...Jonathan Pintoff on bass, Tyler Leming on trumpet, Gary Leming on trombone, myself on piano and vocals, Tiki Pasillas on drums, Lauren Leming on flute, and Matt Short on trumpet.
Jonathan Pintoff is a full-time professional musician who is in demand and travels quite a bit. In fact, he just got back from a conference in Washington D.C. He also plays stand-up bass.
Tiki Pasillas is also full-time and is often on tour with Marc Anthony and/or Jennifer Lopez. In fact, if he can't be with us on a Sunday, he's usually in South America with them. Recently he had to miss because he was doing a taping on the Late Show in New York. (!) You can check out his website at www.tikipasillas.com.
Sometimes I am just amazed at the blessings God has brought our way.
Gary, Lauren, Tyler and I have played together for many years. Gary has played trombone in church practically his entire life. Lauren and Tyler were very involved with their high school band doing field shows and even marching down Main Street at Disneyland at one point. Tyler also played with a jazz group at Long Beach Community College. And it has been so cool to have Matt jump into the mix. He's got some awesome experience with his school's jazz band.
One that's not pictured is Ginny Vaughn who plays the synthesizer. At the time of this photo, she was suffering for Jesus in Vail, Colorado on vacation. (Keep her in your prayers.)
Also, when Tiki can't join us, we often have Chris Wabich on drums. He is considered to be one of the best steel drum players in the country. He even makes them. I hope to get him to play those for us at some point.
Psalm 33:1-4 "Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does."
4 comments:
These are some awesome musicians with great God-given talent. We are so blessed to have all of them at Faith Christian Assembly. If you are not already a part of us, come out and hear them. You won't be disappointed !!!!
Thanks Kim! I appreciate your encouragement.
What a nice looking bunch - you seem to attract the professionals Paul! Good for you!! How is it though that the Leming family doesn't age?? So not fair!
I think the Leming's have discovered the fountain of youth somewhere in their backyard. It's probably a coffee fountain. As far as me attracting the professionals...they must say, "Now here's someone in need of my help." :) They truly are blessings to us from God.
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