Scott Lea
(Vocals, Piano, Harmonica, Melodica) 
Scott
has been in the music industry professionally since 1975 playing guitar and
singing in cover bands. He started writing and polishing his original material
during the late seventies that's when Joe Jackson entered the scene. "I saw
Joe Jackson at Montclair State College in the gym back in 79' and it was that
intimate informal raw energy that sparked my enthusiasm and appreciation for JJ".
Scott signed his first record contract as an artist in 1983 with several more
deals to follow. Those record credits along with an entry for Grammy Nomination
allowed Scott to be accepted as a member of the prestiged National Academy of
Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS). Becoming a member opened the door for Scott
to attend the Grammy Awards year after year and share ideas with the likes of
Stevie Wonder, Hewey Lewis, Bruce Springsteen and countless others in the music
business. Grey Russell who worked with everyone from Aerosmith to ZZ Top
produced Scott's first single and that friendship launched Scott's career as a
record producer where he went on to score numerous chart toppers and a platinum
record in 1989. Now Scott brings his experiences and talents to the stage with
the energetic power tribute to Joe Jackson's early years with "Look
Sharp".
Nick Mancini
(Drums, Backing Vocals)
Nick has been
playing drums since the age of five. He was in his first band by age 12 playing
at local schools. He has evolved into an eclectic drummer/percussionist over the
last 15 years. In the mid nineties while living on the West Coast he performed
with "Desert Moon" a top San Diego country band. Relocating back to
the New York area Nick Mancini played Latin percussion and sang lead vocals for
a top New York entertainment agency in a band called "Fate" performing
at major galas in the Tri-state area. Nick is no stranger to the club scene, he
fronted the dance band "Sahara" and has shared the stage with many
musicians that have toured with such acts as Chaka Khan, David Burn and Miami
Sound Machine. Besides his current situation with Look Sharp, Nick is also
working in an acoustic project where he is the lead vocalist and bass guitarist
in "Acoustic Groove". Nick has always been a big fan of Joe Jackson's
music; his jazzy rock sound and funky syncopated songs allow Nick Mancini to
express his full percussion ability.
Mauro Tollis
(Bass, Backing Vocals)
Mauro was introduced
to music by his father who was a trumpet player in a orchestra and opera singer
in Italy. Mauro began to play trumpet early on then discovered rock n' roll and
began his infatuation with the bass guitar. Playing professionally for decades
in bands on the east and west coasts headlining at world renowned places such as
House of Blues, The Roxy, The Bitter End and Kenny's Castaways. Today Mauro is
co-founder and member of an original act, Pepperstash where he utilizes all of
his musical influences with his own style creating a fresh yet retro sound. One
of his biggest influences is Paul Mc Cartney and Grahm Maby of the JJ Band.
" From the first time I heard Joe Jackson I was hooked, in particular with
the bass leads. Its great to have been reunited after 20 years with Scott and
Nick and adding Hal doing the JJ music again .
Hal Hirsch
(Guitar, Backing Vocals)
Hal is a versatile
guitarist involved in a host of different musical projects. He earned a music
degree at Rutgers, while studying classical guitar, and has since ventured into
jazz, rock and blues. Hal now performs regularly with jazz saxophonist Laren
Adabbo and as lead guitarist for singer Suzy Carrington. Occasionally he'll
front his own group playing a mixture of jazz standards and original
compositions. Hal was thrilled to be asked to participate in the Look Sharp
tribute project. "JJ's early band had so much raw energy and it was super
tight. You can't help but have a blast playing this stuff. Gary Sanford
(guitarist for JJ) raised the bar and showed off what a strong rhythm guitar
player can do for a band."
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