Ahmad Ali - Guitar/Lead Vocals

Raised in Central Islip , NY , a diverse community, Ahmad  was exposed to R&B, latin, rock, gospel and jazz and started playing on his own in 1978.  He was inspired by Parliament, Johnny Guitar Watson and George Benson,  and then took a music theory course at Central Islip HS.  His father, being very fond of Wes Montgomery, Jimmy Smith and Miles Davis did not let him escape their influence.  Ahmad worked with various local bands doing R&B, rock and party music.  He recorded in studios like the Grammy award winning "Perfect Pair" studio in NJ, Don  Kirschner's Associated Studios, and many more.  Ahmad worked with various productions in many capacities including stage manager for Protocol when they opened for Will Downing.  He also worked as a road manager for Blusyde and musical director/guitarist for Soul 4 Real during their tour of London, Amsterdam, Bulawayo and Harare in Zimbabwe.  He recorded on Soul 4 Real's last album "Heat".  He worked with the Blackwood Band and James Brown impersonator "Black Velvet", when they opened for Blue Magic at BRC.  You can currently hear Ahmad on the weekly show, "In the Moment" on WBAI 99.5 FM in New York Friday mornings from 3:30 to 6 am where you can hear an eclectic mix of music and talk.

Henry Goode Jr.  - Bass /Vocals

Music has been an important part of Henry's life for as long as he could remember.  While watching the local talent around his neighborhood he became interested in doing his own thing.  While being an excellent bass player, he is also an accomplished guitarist, and excels at the keyboard and on saxophone.  His bass playing has taken him many places, the highlight being performing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland . He also performed at Anheuser Busch's Grants Farm in St. Louis .  His major influences have been George Benson, Wardell McBee, Marcus Miller, Stanley Clark, Larry Mills and Wayne Mills. 

In his own words, God has blessed him and he is enjoying every day

John Scanlon - Piano/Keyboard

John is a veteran of  various music styles and "Soular Fusion" allows him to combine his love of jazz, funk and R&B with original arrangements and an opportunity for creative musical interactions. John has been playing piano, keyboard and guitar for years in the New York and Long Island jazz and blues scenes.  He has worked with King Charles and Satisfaction R&B bands, the Josey Wales and GC Allstar Blues Bands, and Molten Glass and Fresh Meadows Trio jazz groups.  John has also led several original projects including the Bluesun Band, the Virtual Jazztet and IMIJ.  John has also performed at many jazz/blues festivals including the famous Riverhead Jazz Festival.

 John is increasingly involved in the recording end of the business and is looking forward to Soular Fusions soon to be released debut CD.

Pete Porcaro - Drums/Percussion

Pete has been surrounded by music his entire life.  His first drum lessons were at 4 years of age by his older brother Mark, who himself was an accomplished session drummer.  Pete honed his drumming skills by playing in a marching band for more than 10 years.  As a teenager he was involved in various rock & roll and latin bands and dabbled in jazz and funk.  Part of Pete's unique style is his ability to combine all music types.  His influences vary from Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich to Neil Peart and Omar Hakim.  The highlight of his career was playing at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland .

Perhaps his favorite drummer of all time coincidentally is Jeff Porcaro.  In Pete's words "We may not be related, but we share the same passion."