Ralph Hunt,
Bass and David
Zoppi, Keyboards; met
in 1999 and worked together in several
bands before embarking out on their own
to form The Vertical Passion
Band. They also went on to do
recording work; which spanning many
years of writing, creating and composing
to produce their CD; which includes an
eclectic selection of: Funk, Rap, Soul,
Latin, Hip-Hop, House, Contemporary and
R&B. The Vertical Passion
Band’s hot new CD has recently
been released on Amazon entitled
'I GUESS WE BOTH AGREE'
.
The Vertical
Passion Bands’ music has been played on
many radio stations both locally and
nationally; including WEIB Radio
106.3 Smooth FM as their
featured recording artists; and their
music includes such genres as:
Blues, Funk, Rap, Soul, Motown and
R&B...
The
Vertical Passion Band performs
at a number venues including: Weddings,
Clubs, Corporate Events, Private
Functions, Benefit and Charitable
Concerts and more... Vince
Hutchinson, Lead Vocalist with
the Vertical Passion Band
came on-board with the band to add a
whole new style and dimension to the
band which is nothing short of
extraordinary. Vince brings an elite
level of professionalism and experience
to the group; and his voice is versatile
and can move, groove, cool and smooth
any audience …
Cisco
Lopez, Drums,
came on-board about the same time as our
lead vocalist did; and has taken the
band to new heights. Cisco also
brings a wealth of talent and experience
to the band and has worked with many
outstanding bands throughout the region.
Cisco brings his own style and energy,
dedication and the highest level of
professionalism and experience to the
group; and we are very fortunate to have
Cisco with the Vertical Passion
Band.
BIOGRAPHY:
DAVID JAMES
ZOPPI - KEYBOARDS
David James Zoppi -
is the Keyboard Player with the
Group VERTICAL PASSION. Dave has
received the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award
and the Liberace Keyboard Entertainer
Search Award for the New England Region
and as opening band for the Mercer
Ellington Big Band in Upstate New York.
BIOGRAPHY:
VINCENT
HUTCHINSON - LEAD VOCALIST
Vincent Hutchinson has
been singing all of his life and brings
to Vertical Passion not only his inner
passion for singing but his versatility
in different genres of songs. His
background includes performances in a
corporate musical, AIDS fundraisers, and
was the lead male vocalist for ten years
with the Shaded Soul Band. Vincent
has shared his vocals with a couple
of local bands, Mass Con Fusion and the Dyn-o-mite
Disco Band.
BIOGRAPHY: RALPH
HUNT - BASS
Ralph Hunt (AKA Doc Funn) - is the
Bass Player with the Vertical Passion
Band, musician, song writer and
Entertainer; formerly with the
nationally known band Xavier who
co-wrote their hit song "WORK THAT
SUCKER TO DEATH' (1982).
BIOGRAPHY: CISCO LOPEZ -
DRUMS
Cisco Lopez - Drummer
with the Vertical Passion Band; and has
perfoprmed professionally for many years
with many outstanding bands throughout
Connecticut; and brings versatility,
style, professionalism and talent to the
band; adding a whoel new dimension to
the group.
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