RML Jazz at the Backstage Bar in Theater Square, downtown Pittsburgh

Rick Laus (drums, founder/leader)

Rick Laus has been performing professionally since 1968, and is owner of Rick Laus Drums and Percussion. He has performed with many area bands, including Matt Ferrante and Modern Times, Bob Riddle’s Kings of Swing, and The Bombay Blue Sapphire Band. Rick has produced and performed on a jazz cd “Family and Friends” with RML Jazz, and is the founder/leader of Groove Merchant.

Mike Clancy (saxes, flute, percussion)

Saxophonist Mike Clancy has worked with many of the top jazz, latin, and variety groups in the area. Mike headed his own band for many years and has played with area groups such as Groove Merchant, Nitestar, and The Bombay Blue Sapphire Band. Mike also teaches music for the Baldwin School District. For more information, you can check out Mike's website.

Perry Pinto (bass)

Bassist Perry Pinto performs with Groove Merchant and John McDonald and the Mango Men as well as the Civic Light Opera production “Patsy”, and plays trombone with his own Dixieland group the Dixie Cups. Perry has performed at major area venues, including PNC Park, the Amphitheater at Station Square, Star Lake, Dowe’s on Ninth, Boardwalk, Fresco’s, and many area country clubs.

To learn more, visit rmljazz.net.