San Francisco native Nick Rous has constantly been exposed to many diverse forms of music and artistic expression. This is reflected in his composition and playing. He studied saxophone under Benny Miller (former lead tenor for The Duke Ellington Orchestra and Jay Mc Shan) from age 14 to age 19, then moved on to study at Sonoma State University. There he studied saxophone with local legend Harvey Weinaple, chamber music and piano with Marilyn Thompson and improvisation, composition and arranging with Jazz great Mel Graves. After graduating with distinction, he went on to immerse himself in the San Francisco music scene, playing Jazz, Reggae, Calypso, Soca, Salsa, Funk, Hip-Hop, Rock and Blues. He has performed with the internationally known

Benjamin John Malament (a.k.a Young Mal, a.k.a Benjalament) loves Jamaican ska music. Yes indeed, nothing makes him happier than getting to play that old time swing for the rudies on the dance floor. Working with legends like Alton Ellis, Derrick Morgan, Stranger Cole, Roy Shirley, and Leonard Dillon "The Ethiopian", it is the original spirit, that joyful inspiration which Benjamin hopes to bring with every bang, boom, and beat of the rhythm that moves your feet!