Moon Glow Jazz Band
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At the core of Moon Glow is Bari Roberts (Guitar & Vocals) and Michael Gaines (Bass & Vocals). Michael met Bari, and sparks flew. They fell in love, however, their passion in music differed. Bari was a Folkie, and Michael was transitioning from Classic Rock to Bebop. Both delved into each other’s musical worlds. What came out of this hook up? Bari traded her folk guitar in for an Arch Top. Michael hung his Fender Jazz bass on the wall, and took up the Bass Fiddle.
They discovered common ground in the swing music popular in the early days of jazz and Ballroom Dancing. Together the two took a dive into the music community of Monterey Bay, jam sessions, and music camps. These experiences developed skills and relationships with a plethora fine musicians. Together they make a solid rhythm section frosted with their
vocals. Their performances with a variety of musicians provide a sweet ambiance for any occasion .
Bari Roberts
(Co-Leader, Guitar, Vocals)
When Bari met Michael, she began singing and playing guitar in the style of 20’s and 30’s Ballroom Dance Music and Standards. Thus began the Moon Glow Jazz Band. Bari swings on jazz guitar, while her sweet voice warms listener’s hearts. Bari’s intention when performing is to bring Peace, Joy, and Love to her listeners. Her favorite performances have been sit down shows for seniors who grew up dancing to Ballroom Dance Standards, as well as for groups of dancers.
She is currently taking vocal lessons from the renowned vocalist Rebecca Kilgore. Bari is also a Certified as a Music Healing Therapist, which is a wonderful addition to her work as a Minister. Bari enjoys playing at the bedside to calm and comfort people. Bari also uses her music in her work as a full time Pediatric Occupational Therapist in the Public Schools. Bari has 
played folk music as both a performer and sing a long leader for large groups of people.
Michael Gaines
(Co-Leader, Upright Bass, Vocals)
During High School, Michael played electric bass in rock bands, church bands and a Herb Albert Tijuana style brass band. After a music hiatus of 2 decades, Michael came back and began studying electric bass with a Paul Henderson (aka Kiwi). Paul deep, fat, warm, jazz sound, and Michael’s electric bass has been hanging on the wall ever since. He has studied with Dan Robins, Ray Drummond and is currently under tutelage of Stan Poplin. Michael met Bari, and together they formed Moon Glow Jazz Band.
He has played with the MPC Big Band, the Del Monte Express Big Band, the Mary Ingram Trio, The Michelle Kiva Hawaiian Band and other local musicians. Michael’s swinging bass lines get the joint jumping, and his swinging singing brings fun and energy to Moon Glow Jazz Band’s music. Michael worked as a chef at Pebble Beach Company. Presently, he is a Certified Executive Chef and oversees the food service program at Salinas
Valley Memorial Hospital.
Craig Jardstrom
(Trombone, Cornet, Lap Steel, Percussion & Harmonica)
A native of the Monterey area, Craig went to southern California to study and played Caribbean, Alaska and Scandinavia. From the sea to the desert, for a time in Palm Springs before returning to Monterey. Now he’s happy to be home playing a variety of music around the bay. Craig is multi talented and plays a variety of instruments and styles of music. He adds a nice touch to the Trio.
Ben Herod
(Tenor, Alto, Soprano Sax & Flute)
Ben plays in different groups around town, like the Tree Top Trio and Suborbitals. He his a diverse player and is a master of many genres, but what like about him is his layed back groove that goes so well with the music we play.
Mike McKinley
Mike resume is exstensive and includes work with radio, TV, film, 
recording, teaching, and music production. Mike traveled many years and performed with a virtual Who’s Who in Jazz and General Entertainment. Michael’s music instruction began at age seven. After college and a study of all round percussion with Robert Winslow of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Mike spent a tour of duty with the US Army Band. Returning to Los Angeles, he began studio recording, B.M.I. Song writing, and touring with major acts in the US and abroad. Mike spent some years in Seattle area where he started BAM records with pianist Barney McClure.
He then moved to Maui, Hawaii, as music contractor with the Four Seasons Hotel. A partial list of artists Mike has performed with include vocalists Ernestine Anderson, Abbey Lincoln, Dianne Shurr, Mark Murphy, Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, and Kenny Rankin. Mike has worked for many jazz artists, including Herb Ellis, Howard Roberts, Charlie Byrd, Barney Kessel , Bud Shank, Harold Land, Lee Konitz, Blue Mitchell, Ray Bryant, Monty Alexander, and Phineaus Newborne, Jr. Mike resides in Carmel where he is an active player and is teaching clinics, jazz workshops and private lessons.
Mike’s philosophy is “THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS THE MUSIC”
Brian Stock
(Trumpet & Flugle Horn)
Brian is an amazing trumpeter and has an incredible musical background. Being the nephew of Papa Jake stock gave him some great exposer. Brian is a member of “Along Came Betty. He joined us 1st playing with the San Benancio Social Club and then started playing with our smaller combos on special occasions.
Dean Peake
(Arranger,Tenor, Alto & Soprano Sax)
Dean Peake began playing clarinet his freshman year of high school, alto saxophone his sophomore year, and several years later, the tenor saxophone. Dean played in the Salinas Cowboy Band for 22 plus years. Dean played the 1st Monterey Jazz festival on the Garden stage, with the local Ed 
Zubov Band. Dean also played clarinet at the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk for 3 summers with the Herb Miller’s 35 piece concert band. From 1960-1980, Dean ran the Dean Peake Dance Band. Dean has written over 100 Big Band arrangements. He has also arranged over 100 pieces for a saxophone quartet he plays in called “The Four Five Sax.” Currently Dean plays with the local Clicktrax Studio Jazz Orchestra, and Moon Glow Jazz Band. Dean blows with a laid back, rich, sultry sound.
