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 Zack Smith
Best known for his work with the
Dixie Power Trio (since 1992 – 7 CDs), Zack has been a full-time
professional trumpet player since graduating from the University of
North Texas in 1986. His writing credits include a jazz articulation
instructional book for high school and college big bands, and a number
of works for 12-piece big bands. The Beltway Brass Quintet is a project
he began in 2003, with the help of Chas T. Peterson, and performs in the
Washington, DC metro area.
 Chas T. Peterson
Fellow North Texas classmate Chas migrated to DC
shortly after his old pal Zack. He's a member of the band
Souler Power and also the Quintessential Brass Repertoire. He plays a
wide variety of gigs around town, has written numerous brass quintet &
trio arrangements, and can also be heard on the QBR CD, a couple of big band CDs,
a gospel CD, and his own solo album.
 Merry Beth Hall
A long-time friend of
the Dixie Power Trio, Merry Beth is co-principal horn with the Richmond
Philharmonic. She studied music at James Madison University where she
also performed on trombone with the jazz ensemble. Along with her
orchestral duties, Merry Beth is a very active freelance player in the
Richmond, VA area.
 Dan "Big Daddy" Haverstock
Dan has worked as a
freelance jazz trombone player for over twenty years in the
DC/Baltimore region. Along with countless show and variety bands, he
has performed many times with the Dixie Power Trio and as part of the
New Line Brass Band. He has been a regular member of the Zemer
Orchestra in Baltimore, and is the leader of the Black Sombrero Brass
– the world's foremost Herb Alpert repertory ensemble.
 Tom Holtz
Tom is a member of "the
President's Own" United States Marine Band in Washington, DC. When he's
not playing high-profile concerts at the White House or Sousa marches in parades,
he keeps busy with Dixieland bands and other groups that need a great tuba bass
line. Tom studied music at Arizona State University.
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