Living Room and Terrace

Stuart Elster

Stuart Elster is from Los Angeles and has been a professional musician for the last 35 years. He has performed or recorded with Donna Summer, Melissa Manchester, Rickie Lee Jones, Chaka Khan, Nicolette Larson, Glen Campbell, Paul Anka, Willie Bobo, Jimmy Witherspoon, Connie Stevens, Carmen McRae, Helen Reddy, and the Smothers Brothers, among many others. Stuart served as Assistant Conductor and principal keyboardist for the national companies of “Dreamgirls” and “The Lion King”. Currently, he is the Musical Director of Shutters on the Beach Hotel and Hotel Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica, CA. Solo // Jazz

Chris Dawson

Chris is a versatile pianist, working within the traditional and modern jazz scene. Chris has recorded numerous projects for producer David Foster, and was sought by pianist and composer Larry Goldings to contribute Harlem stride piano stylings in the Netflix original series, “Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker”. Dawson has recorded for Warner Brothers, Verve, and Arbors Records on projects that feature singers Renee Olestead, Rebecca Kilgore, and legendary jazz bassist Charlie Haden. Solo // Jazz

Mitchell Long

Mitchell Long is a guitarist and singer with over 40 years of professional experience playing acoustic and electric guitars and singing in English, Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole. Mitchell’s musical roots are in American Jazz, Blues and Soul but he is widely known for his work in Brazilian, African and other world music styles.

Shauna Madinah

A former backup singer for Shania Twain, Shauna also sang lead vocals in the Sony animated film “The Swan Princess Christmas” in 2012. She wrote, produced, and sang the EDM-style music of the international fitness craze “Piloxing,” which has been featured on “The Steve Harvey show,” “Good Morning LA,” and many other daytime shows. Her music has even attracted the recognition of world leaders such as Nelson Mandela who featured her music at his birthday party in the Vodacom Stadium in South Africa.

Valentina Shelton

Valentina Shelton, a singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, California, captivates audiences with her emotive voice and heartfelt lyrics. Influenced by jazz, soul, and contemporary pop, Valentina’s music resonates deeply with listeners. Her dedication to excellence and magnetic stage presence have earned her recognition in the music industry. As she continues to evolve, Valentina invites audiences to join her on a journey of musical exploration.

DJ Toria

DJ Toria is an emerging independent singer-songwriter based in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Blending soul, jazz, and 80s-inspired dance-pop, she is recognized for her “raw and authentic” approach to contemporary music.

Chris Dawson

Chris is a versatile pianist, working within the traditional and modern jazz scene. Chris has recorded numerous projects for producer David Foster, and was sought by pianist and composer Larry Goldings to contribute Harlem stride piano stylings in the Netflix original series, “Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker”. Dawson has recorded for Warner Brothers, Verve, and Arbors Records on projects that feature singers Renee Olestead, Rebecca Kilgore, and legendary jazz bassist Charlie Haden. Solo // Jazz

Joe LoPiccolo

Joe LoPiccolo is a guitarist and composer whose work is influenced by Classical, Jazz and World Music styles. Writer Dan O’Heron of the Pasadena Weekly states his music is “Soft spoken eloquence, fascinatingly improvised.” and “The music is comforting and visual, it takes you to a better place, a paradise found.” He is an ASCAP Plus Award recipient and won the Guitar Player Magazine “Reader’s Challenge” in February of 2006. Joe has Endorsement or Artist deals with Evans, Godin, La Bella, Sadowsky, Tom Anderson,Taylor and Xotic.

Will Brahm

Born and raised in Portland Oregon, Will fell in love with the Folk and Rock music of the Pacific Northwest from a young age. These influences show in his lyrical songwriting and dazzling guitar pyrotechnics. Will went on to join world renowned jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval’s band and continues to tour and record with him today. In 2019 Brahm released his acoustic ensemble album “Venture Atlas,” showcasing his unique “musical world-building” abilities.