the band

Le Perez
(Featured vocalist)

Le Perez has her musical roots in gospel and blues. After focusing on family and career, she now returns to her first love: singing. Le has trained at the California Jazz Conservatory in Berkeley and sings in the Oakland Interfaith Community Choir. Her powerful vocal style in influenced by Linda Hopkins, Carmen McCrae, and Aretha Franklin, among others.

Ken Fukui
(woodwinds)

Ken Fukui while growing up in the bay area, Ken has played in many local jazz bands before attending UCLA and studying under Gary Gray (Principal Clarinetist, LA Chamber Orchestra) and Don Raffel (LA studio musician). While at UCLA, Ken won the prestigious Frank Sinatra Award for musical excellence. During Ken’s musical journey, he has played with many well-known musicians including Jon Ward (Cleo Laine and Stan Kenton), Tom Politzer (Tower of Power), Chris Braymen (Maynard Ferguson), Greg Hall (LA Studio Musician) and Dann Zinn (Jazz Recording Artist).

Bill thompson
(keyboard)

Bill Thompson studied music in Los Angeles. After returning to the Bay Area, he has found a welcome home as the pianist for local big bands, such as the Daddios and Seascape Sounds. Bill’s keyboard finesse is a key ingredient in Seascape Sounds’ musical melange.

preston carter
(bass)

Preston Carter took up the bass in the 60s, and got seriously interested in jazz in the ’80s. His other musical skills include transcribing, scoring, arranging, and mixing.

Kevin mcnair
(drums)

Kevin McNair is a retired high school teacher who spends his time playing in various musical genres – rock, blues, Latin, big band, and especially Jazz! Kevin became a professional drummer after high school and toured the Northwest, Canada, Alaska, and Japan before entering the teaching profession. Even while living the busy life of a teacher, he persevered with his love of the drums as he played gigs in and around the Bay Area. Kevin is now very excited to be a member of Seascape Sounds because of the high level of musicianship and the group’s sensitivity to a variety of musical styles.