Matthew Devine is a singer and multi-instrumentalist from Birmingham, AL. He has a remarkable talent for fitting into any musical situation comfortably and drawing in everyone around him, audience and band members alike. His versatility creates an exciting musical experience. After receiving a Master’s degree in music composition, he became the co-founder of the legendary Birmingham band Downright, all the while honing his skills as a jazz pianist. He has since become a mainstay on the Alabama scene playing a repertoire that encompasses classic jazz standards to creative interpretations of modern rock and pop. 

Born a little over a decade after the triumphant, and equally disruptive Cuban revolution Pedro Luis Mayor grew up in a protestant family in which Cuban music was more of a daily intruder from the neighborhood than a part of their chosen entertainment. His earlier musical references were the music of the Wesley brothers and other composers from the Methodist hymnal as well as some seasonal classical music, which he still loves.  It was not until years later, in his early 20s, that he became interested in jazz after attending a series of performances by a local jazz legend in Havana. Pedro Luis came to the US in 1997 as a student after finishing his studies at the Ignacio Cervantes Conservatory.

Born a little over a decade after the triumphant, and equally disruptive Cuban revolution Pedro Luis Mayor grew up in a protestant family in which Cuban music was more of a daily intruder from the neighborhood than a part of their chosen entertainment. His earlier musical references were the music of the Wesley brothers and other composers from the Methodist hymnal as well as some seasonal classical music, which he still loves.  It was not until years later, in his early 20s, that he became interested in jazz after attending a series of performances by a local jazz legend in Havana. Pedro Luis came to the US in 1997 as a student after finishing his studies at the Ignacio Cervantes Conservatory.

Matthew Devine is a singer and multi-instrumentalist from Birmingham, AL. He has a remarkable talent for fitting into any musical situation comfortably and drawing in everyone around him, audience and band members alike. His versatility creates an exciting musical experience. After receiving a Master’s degree in music composition, he became the co-founder of the legendary Birmingham band Downright, all the while honing his skills as a jazz pianist. He has since become a mainstay on the Alabama scene playing a repertoire that encompasses classic jazz standards to creative interpretations of modern rock and pop. 

Matthew Devine is a singer and multi-instrumentalist from Birmingham, AL. He has a remarkable talent for fitting into any musical situation comfortably and drawing in everyone around him, audience and band members alike. His versatility creates an exciting musical experience. After receiving a Master’s degree in music composition, he became the co-founder of the legendary Birmingham band Downright, all the while honing his skills as a jazz pianist. He has since become a mainstay on the Alabama scene playing a repertoire that encompasses classic jazz standards to creative interpretations of modern rock and pop. 

John Kulinich is an Alabama-based guitarist and one of the Southeast’s most in-demand players. From The Flora-Bama to recent his appearances at The Grand Ole Opry, John is known for adapting seamlessly to any musical setting while maintaining a distinctive voice. 

John will perform with Todd Brasher.

John Kulinich is an Alabama-based guitarist and one of the Southeast’s most in-demand players. From The Flora-Bama to recent his appearances at The Grand Ole Opry, John is known for adapting seamlessly to any musical setting while maintaining a distinctive voice. 

John will perform with bassists Brandon Peeples.

Ronald Rodriguez is an internationally acclaimed classical and jazz pianist and was recently appointed as Assistant Professor of Piano at Samford University. He gained a vast experience in both New Orleans and Baton Rouge, performing at major venues and festivals, including Snug Harbor, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and the New Orleans International Festival, and performing with artists such as Delfeayo Marsalis.

Ronald’s recent projects highlight his work as a composer and arranger, featured on the albums Mosaico Quinteto and Desde La Raíz. He holds a doctorate in piano performance and pedagogy from Louisiana State University.

Ronald Rodriguez is an internationally acclaimed classical and jazz pianist and was recently appointed as Assistant Professor of Piano at Samford University. He gained a vast experience in both New Orleans and Baton Rouge, performing at major venues and festivals, including Snug Harbor, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and the New Orleans International Festival, and performing with artists such as Delfeayo Marsalis.

Ronald’s recent projects highlight his work as a composer and arranger, featured on the albums Mosaico Quinteto and Desde La Raíz. He holds a doctorate in piano performance and pedagogy from Louisiana State University.

Standard Time is comprised of Birmingham-based musicians consisting of trumpet, guitar, bass and vocals. Standard Time performs music by popular composers such as Duke Ellington, The Gershwins, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Rodgers & Hart, and performers like Harry Connick Jr., Louis Armstrong, Billy Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Nat “King” Cole, and others. Standard Time also ventures into bebop and “modern” composers like Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, and more. They has been a staple in Birmingham area going on 30-years, where the strive to keep the sounds of traditional jazz alive.