Information may not be 100% accurate, so please forgive any errors. If you know of additional information, please email me at celine@specialweb.com. If you are one of the band members and want additional and/or corrected information placed here, rest assured your emails will be kept private.
Yanni, Lead Keyboards, Piano
See Yanni's bio for more information on Yanni.
Joel Taylor, Drums
Replaces Yanni's longtime drummer, Charlie Adams. No further information available at this time.
Karen Briggs, Violin
From Manhattan, NY and grew up in Virginia. Has played violin since she was a teenager. For more information on one of her solo albums, see Karen Briggs "Amazing Grace".
Ricc Fierabracci, Bass and vocals
From Miami, Florida, and began playing bass at 14. Attended the University of Miami, graduating with a degree in music.
Ming Freeman, Keyboards
From Taipei, Taiwan. Began playing professionally at 11, and attended the Huange Ming Tzend School of Music in Taipei, as well as Cal State Northridge, Santa Monica College, and the Berkeley School of Music.
Danny Reyes, Percussion
Born in New York City, NY and moved to Puerto Rico shortly thereafter. At age 11, he moved to Las Vegas where his father was performing for years with Wayne Newton, then moved to LA when he was 25. He has extensive performing credits, including with such notables as Cher and the Boston Pops.
Ramon Stagnaro, Accoustical Guitar
A newer addition to Yanni's line up is the guitar. Ramon is from Peru.
Jeanette Clinger, Vocalist
Last toured with Sheena Easton. Please see the following URL for info on her solo release:
Jeanette's Page at Alivenet
Records.
Vann Johnson, Vocalist
Last toured with Michael Bolton. Go to Vann Johnson's Web Site for more info.
Alfreda Gerald, Vocalist
More information, see her web site at http://alfreda.com.
Armen Anassian, Conductor
From Armenia. Accomplished conductor and concert master. He holds a Master's degree in Violin Performance and Instrumental Conducting.
... Plus the rest of Yanni's orchestra and vocalists. More information will come as it is received. Please see the Related Musicians list for current and former band members' web sites.