FANFARE - Key Persons


Adam Flores

Job Titles:
  • Lead Guitar - Vocals
Adam is a well know lead guitar player in the Abilene area, He has performed with Jim Sadler, and Zach Harmon locally, and just recently opened for Aaron Watson.

Cindy Stevens

Job Titles:
  • Piano
Cindy is an extemely talented keyboard-synth player, in addition to playing from Fanfare, she is the pianist for the Abilene Country Club.

Dr. Jeffrey Cottrell

Dr. Jeffrey Cottrell, Trombone Dr. Cottrell is a composition and low brass professor at Hardin Simmons Unversity, Jeff has perfomed with West Texas Jazz Orchestra, Dash Rip Rock and the Dragons, Razzmajazz Dixie Land Band, and the Dallas based Legend Brass Quintet.

Dr. Mark Wilcox

Dr. Wilcox is the High Brass professor at McMurry University, and has performed with the Count Basie orchestra, Doc Severinsen, Aretha Franklin, and the Oklahoma and Dayton Philharmonic Orchestras. Dr. Wilcox also performs with the West Texas Jazz Orchestra.

Kate Burke

Job Titles:
  • Alvarez, Vocalist
Kate's degree in theatre arts adds to the level of performance Kate adds to the show. Her mentor is the great Ella Fitzgerald and it shows in her dramatic vocal performance. She has also performed vocals with the Harlem Boys Choir.

Larry Chavez

Job Titles:
  • Bass
Larry is one of the most versatile bassist in the area. He can play in a jazz combo with an upright, and can also play electric with a driving dance beat. A truly seasoned player, Larry has played with numerous bands in the area. Larry played with the Finch orchestra for 25 years, took a short break and is back with FANFARE!