Jazz Cruise Band
Evening Jazz Cruise Band
Michael McGarril is a multi-instrumentalist based in Brooklyn, NY. He has performed and recorded with a variety of musical artists including St. Lucia, Steve Aoki, Big Daddy Kane, Satellite Mode, Xiomara Laugart, and Charli Persip. Some notable performances include Live with Kelly and Ryan, the Belleayre Jazz Festival, and NYC venues like Terminal 5, Pier 17, and Music Hall Of Williamsburg. In addition to leading his own jazz quartet, Michael leads Boat Band, a bluesy trio of saxophone/organ/drums. He can also be heard playing with Shag Horns, a high-energy six piece brass band. Michael holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Jazz Performance from The New School.
Christian Nourijanian is native New Yorker, pianist, keyboard player, organ player, and private music educator. He has had the opportunity to share the stage with Anna Shoemaker, Arlissa, Blu DeTiger, Darius Christian, David Redd, Gavin Turek, Justin Jesso, Juliana Madrid, Mree, Mike Wartella, The Knocks, Holiday87, 50 Cent, Raye Zaragoza, Richie Cannata (Billy Joel), St. Lucia, Spencer Ludwig, Skout and more. Christian has performed all across the country at many legendary venues and clubs including The Apollo Theater, Irving Plaza, Paradise Rock Club, DC 9, Le Poisson Rouge, Brooklyn Bowl, Knockdown Center, Webster Hall, Joe’s Pub, World Cafe Live, TLA, Music Hall of Williamsburg, Blue Note Jazz Club, The Norva, & Bowery Ballroom among others. Christian studied music at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary music (BFA), Manhattan School of Music (M.M) and Music Education at Columbia University’s Teachers College (Ed. M).
Dustin Kaufman has been the drummer for the band St. Lucia since 2014. He has also toured with other notable artists including Moon Boots and Gavin Turek. Some performance highlights include Coachella, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Good Morning America. Dustin received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Jazz Performance from The New School, a Master of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music, and Master of Arts degree from Columbia University.