COFFEEHOUSE COMBO - Key Persons

Alex Adiera-Leite Alex is in his third year studying Comprehensive Music at the University of Windsor. Alex started learning music at 13 years old where he started learning classical piano and electric bass. Alex has been performing in Windsor and Michigan for the past two years as a bassist and pianist for many different groups as well as playing in pit orchestras for music theatre. Alex has been a member of the Coffeehouse Combo since 2019 and is excited to be working with his colleagues and friends as the jazz bassist for the group.

Andrew Adoranti is a pianist and student from the University of Windsor. He is currently studying electrical engineering and plans to eventually attain a master's degree. His passion with music began at an early age and it has remained an integral part of his life. Andrew acts as the accompanist for the Jazz Vocal program at the University of Windsor and has played in a wide variety of settings including churches, corporate events, and festivals.

Austin Di Pietro is an alumni of the Honours Bachelor of Music program at the University of Windsor, where he studied jazz/pop trumpet performance and musicology. He is currently completing his Masters degree in Jazz performance at Wayne State University. A multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, he has been performing in Windsor and the surrounding area for 5 years. Austin plays regularly with The Coffee House Combo, and occasionally performs with various soul, jazz, folk-rock and pop groups around the city. His involvement with local theatre companies has allowed him to play in the pit orchestra for multiple local productions. Running a weekly jazz jam for nearly two years has given him the incredible opportunity to play alongside some of Windsor's top musicians and helped him build a rapport with downtown business owners. In addition to live performances, he does session work for multiple recording studios in Windsor and London.

Natalie Culmone found her passion for singing at the age of 13 and has since continued to explore the world of music. From performing in musicals around the city to singing with the Coffee House Combo, her love and passion for music keeps growing every day. It was the summer of 2016 where she found her love for jazz through the Coffee House Combo and is thankful for each member who has pushed her to become a better performer with every performance.

Sebastian Bachmeier is a saxophonist from Windsor, Ontario who studies jazz performance at the University of Windsor. He is in his fourth year, but has already made a name for himself in the local music scene performing both solo, and with his jazz band, the Coffee House Combo. The Combo has played for all types of events in Windsor, from running a weekly jam session in a local bar to playing for weddings and corporate events. Sebastian also performs regularly in pit orchestras, as a solo artist, and most recently took up the position of Music Director with Arts Collective Theatre for their Christmas variety show and big band concert. He has performed with such artists as Windsor-born flutist Alexander Zonjic, subbed for local pop and soul groups, and in his first year of University he won the University of Windsor concerto competition and had the opportunity of performing as a soloist with a full orchestra.

Vanessa Harnish is a percussionist and educator who grew up in Essex County and enjoys playing a diverse selection of musical genres. She attained a Bachelor of Music (Honours) from the University of Windsor School of Creative Arts, as well as a Bachelor of Education and works as a secondary school teacher with the GECDSB. Vanessa performs regularly in the pit orchestras of Windsor Light Music Theatre and St. Clair College's music theatre program and as part of various jazz and pop groups in the region. As the drummer for the Coffee House Combo, Vanessa is greatly appreciative of the community support the band has received and is continually grateful to work with such motivated and talented musicians.