Jordan Ackerman
Percussion, Lead Vocals and Backup Vocals
Jordan has been playing drums since the age of five. He has performed with many notable groups in the Detroit area and is known for his charitable work. Not only is he a highly scouted All-American athlete and one of the finest young drummers around, he recently accepted the head baseball coach position at Rochester College, one the most prestigious private institutions of higher learning in the midwest! We are very proud of Jordan and all that he has accomplished on and off the stage.
Brian Roelandt
Saxophone (alto and tenor), Rhythm and Percussion. Backup Vocals.
Brian has played in several local bands including: Stuck on Six, the Eastside Brigade, and the Henry Ford Big Band. He has performed at the Montreaux Jazz Festivals in both Detroit and Switzerland. Brian is the award winning, highly acclaimed music director at Fitzgerald HS in Warren. His high energy and enthusiasm are infectious! Brian's great solo performances are considered among the most dynamic of our performances. He enhances virtually every song with additional rhythm and percussion intrumentation. We are very proud to have him!!!
Dave Gifford
Keyboard, Lead vocals, Back-up Vocals, Trumpet, Guitar
David Gifford has been playing keyboard & trumpet for the last 20 years performing classical, jazz, ska, Motown and blues with local bands from The Elevations to The Second Shift. David works for Mac Mold Base in Romeo and manages the waterjet dept. In his free time he also leads worship music on guitar and performs with the Avon Players community theater in Rochester.
Myron Brown
Drummer
Myron is the Head Women's JV Basketball Coach at Rochester College. He also serves as an Admissions Advisor at the school and his positive and inspirational support to incoming students has led to the successes of many. His humility has gained for him the respect of his peers and students alike. His performances on stage are an example of his dedication and commitment to give his best in all that he does. His many years of experience as a solid drummer enhances the energy and drive that have become the hallmark of this group.
Anthony Case
Trumpet, Back up Vocals, Percussion
Anthony is a classically trained trumpet player from Oakland University. He has performed locally and across the United States in several bands. We are excited to add him to the As Is Band!
Bob Naiman
Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Lead Vocals and Backup Vocals
Bob is a co-founder of the group and has an extensive background playing with the legends of Motown including The Four Tops, Temptations, Diana Ross, J.J. Jackson and The OJays. He has also performed with Mitch Ryder, Bob Seger and Eric Clapton. His bass can be heard on several Motown recordings as well as those of other local artists. His television appearances include Swing Lively out of Lansing and Swinging Time with Robin Seymour. Bob was a former member of The Noblemen, The Dead End Kids and Five O'clock Traffic.
Jim Ackerman, Aka: Jimmy Allen
Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Vocals, and Backup Vocals
Jim is one of the bands leaders and organizers. Jim comes from a family of musicians. His dad played trumpet professionally during the "big band era" and was once offered a job to play with the Guy Lombardo Orchestra. Jim's mother, a professional musician as well, played piano and sang with Danny Thomas. Jim's dad taught him to read music at a young age. In the mid 70's, Jim studied Andres Segovia style classical guitar in college under Jack Moncrief and Lee Diemont. He has performed with many bands throughout his musical career. Also played as a solo artist at Greenfield Village and has been featured with Opera Lite. He is also a member of the band, JD Groove. Jim has done studio work as well.
