Zambezi MP3's: Somebody to Love, Suburban Shoes, Baby, I Love You Zambezi began more than a decade ago when four friends, fresh out of college, decided to combine their diverse experiences and shared love for all music into something fresh. That band, which existed from 1991 to 1995 in various forms and under the full name Zambezi Express, became a popular institution of the Annapolis music community, a regular at all of the local establishments. From that unit sprang a number of other performing units, including the Dirty City Band, Hussy, Meg & Jeff, and Underfoot. Now, ten years later, three of the original four have reunited with a new drummer, percussionist, keyboardist, and female vocalist to create a new musical vision. Much has changed in the mean time. Four of the members have lived and played elsewhere. All have grown musically. The songwriting is better, the playing is better, the vision is clearer. And yet that core friendship remains, the glue that brought this group together in the first place. And this friendship, this good feeling, permeates the music, beckoning the listener to come join the party. And so Zambezi is back, better than ever. Manys voices, two guitars, keyboards, saxophone, blues harp, bass, percussion and drums. The give and pull of improvisation, the funky rhythm of New Orleans, the groove of Jamaican reggae, the soul of Classic American R&B, and the mind-bending jams of psychedelic and latin rock - all the elements of a good time. It is a hip-shaking, soul-quaking, bone-shaking, love-making machine. Zambezi Band Members
	Tom Bodor - Acoustic and Electric Guitar Tom began playing guitar in college when he should have been studying. He found plenty of time to let his inspiration take its course during the early years, playing a style reminiscent of the folk-psychedelic era of the 1960s and 1970s. His style combines influences from Jerry Garcia to Leo Kottke with unique timing and rhythm patterns that weave throughout each tune. Tom was a founding member of the original Zambezi Express (ca. 1991-1995), and was often seen sitting in with other bands including the Carter Brothers, Dirty City Band, August West and Meg Murray & Jeff Muller. Prior to reinventing the current version of Zambezi, he had taken a hiatus from playing live to further develop and refine his technique, find a wife, and have a little daughter named Jane.
Claudia Cai-Ducker - Piano, Organ, Keyboard Claudia began playing songs by ear with one finger one month before her third birthday on an electric keyboard-toy that her parents had given her. Now, at the age of 35 she plays with all ten fingers and two feet. When she was nine Claudia was accepted into the D'Annunzio Conservatory, in Pescara, Italy. She studied at the Conservatory under the excellent guidance of Enza and Marco Fumo. She played and still plays with great enjoyment a wide range of classical and contemporary music. Her favorite composers are Scarlatti, Beethoven, Chopin, Bartok and Debussy. Since her youth she also never missed a chance to play rock, R&B and jazz with local bands in Pescara, Italy covering everything from U2 and the Police to Dave Brubeck and George Gershwin. Now her musical passions have expanded to include Funk, Jazz, New Orleans R&B and Afro-Cuban music.
	Lakin Ducker - vocals, guitar, saxophone, blues harp Lakin began singing and playing guitar in his early childhood when he and his siblings were asked to perform regularly for his parent¹s dinner parties. That early immersion in music motivated Lakin to pursue his interests in folk, rhythm & blues and funk. Over the years with much travel Lakin has been exposed to many other musical styles. He has become very influenced by Amercican jazz, Brazilian samba, bossa nova and Afro-Cuban music. Lakin was has been naturally drawn to song writing. Lakin¹s odd combination of musical influences is evident in the music that he writes and co-writes. He has performed in North America, South America and Europe in everything from concert to subway halls. Lakin has played music with the other members of Zambezi for over two decades. There is a powerful synergy in the band that occurs after many years of knowing each other. Lakin often likes to wear an Australian hat. It makes certain songs sound better.
Katie Gosnell - vocals
	Jeff Muller - bass, vocals Jeff began performing in high school when he picked up a guitar. In college he ³found jazz² and joined the jazz ensemble. After college, he came home and helped create the original Zambezi Express. While still in Annapolis, he co-founded the Dirty City Band, did duets with Meg Murray, performed with Eva Cassidy, the Rich Chorne Band, the Carter Brothers Band, and others. In 1995 he scored the music for the play Tipton; in 1996 he and Meg released the recording It Ain¹t Easy; in 1997 Jeff released his solo record Jes Grew, which featured Meg Murray, Mary Ann Redmond, Tommy Lepson, Michael McHenry, Eva Cassidy, Scott Carter, Dean Rosenthal and many others. Then he left for New Orleans, where he switched to bass. There he became a member of the award-winning reggae band Cool Riddims and Sista Teedy, and Rickie Castrillo and Dreamland featuring pedal-steel virtuoso Dave Easley and Professor Longhair alumnus Alfred ³Uganda² Roberts. While living in the Big Easy, Jeff performed at festivals around the country and in Europe playing a wide variety of styles. He also performed with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Allen Toussaint, Grammy winner Cyril Neville, and R&B legend Ernie K-Doe, plus a slew of less familiar names. After getting married, Jeff settled down and moved to Asheville, NC, where he performed with blues act Chuck Beattie & Blues by Design. Soon, home was calling, and they moved back to Maryland, where he has been performing with Zambezi, the Rich Chorne All Stars, The Persuaders, the Karl Straub Combo, and others.
Rich King - drums
	Bruce Carter - percusion
Cover Songs Although Zambezi focuses much of its energy on original material, the band also pays regular homage to some of its many musical influences. The following is a brief list of some of the songs the band covers. After the Goldrush Ain’t No Sunshine Baby I Love You Brass in Pocket Can’t Find My Way Home Cissy Strut Come to Me Come Together Come Together Could You Be Loved Crazy Love Deal Delta Moon Dirt Dock of the Bay Don't Know Why Fever Fire on the Bayou Fire on the Mountain Franklyn’s Tower Gimme Shelter Gloria Heard it Through the Grapevine Hey Pockey A-Way Honeysuckle Rose I Second That Emotion Into the Mystic Last Train to Clarksville Let's Get It On Like A Rolling Stone Lively Up Yourself Lo Rider Love is a Good Thing Midnight Hour My Favorite Mistake Not Fade Away Ohio People Get Ready Princess of the Wasp Quinn of the Eskimo Ring of Fire Shotgun Somebody to Love Son of a Preacher Man St. Louis Blues Stir It Up Suburban Shoes Superstition Sweet Jane Sympathy for the Devil Taxman Thank You Fahlettin’ Me Be Mice Elf Again The Weight These Boots Are Made For Walking What I Am What's So Funny 'Bout Peace, Love & Understanding You Can’t Always Get What You Want And many more... Booking Info for Zambezi Tel: 410-897-1106 Email: LakinDucker@yahoo.com