JERMAINE WELLS - Lead Vocals, Freestyle

Jermaine is a native of the Bronx and is the master linguist in The Ill Funk Ensemble. Not just merely a "lead singer", Jermaine excels in all aspects of entertaining an audience. Schooled in music, acting, playwriting and production, he's appeared on MTV, the Apollo Amateur Night, Apollo Showtime On The Road, the feature film, "Random Hearts" starring Harrison Ford, a TV commercial for Claritin as well as many other cinematic and television appearances.

BJ FitzGerald - Guitars, Vocals

A veteran of nearly every genre of music from rock, to jazz, to country to hip-hop, BJ has shared the stage with R&B giants Tower of Power, "Blue Lou" Marini from the Blues Brothers, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and trumpeter Randy Brecker to name a few in his 15-plus year career in music.

A local music teacher during the day, BJ tackles his duties in The Ill Funk Ensemble with flavor and style.

Duane Etienne - Bass, Vocals

With monster chops but the ability to lay back and let the groove rule, Duane is the rock-solid bottom end of Ill Funk. A professional in every sense of the word, he's been performing for more than 30 years in styles as diverse as jazz, country, funk and hip-hop.

Joe Stoner - Keyboards, Vocals

Performing live for almost 20 years, Joe Stoner is a multi-instrumentalist that is as comfortable on saxophone as he is on the keys. With a indepth knowledge of jazz theory and chord voicing, he is a dangerous addition to the Ill Funk Ensemble, making it possible to play diverse styles with authenticity.

Dennis Brooks - Drums, Vocals

Dennis is the ultimate in-the-pocket player. A veteran percussionist in the Albany area for more than 20 years, Dennis is the man who drives The Ill Funk Ensemble with slick hip-hop and funk beats. Completing one of the best rhythm sections in the Northeast, Dennis is THE go-to guy when you need funky, authentic soul beats.