DENNIS HUGHES

Has been playing professionally since 1982. Received an Associate of Fine Arts Degree from the Community College of RI. Received a Bachelors of Music in Jazz Composition and Arranging from Berklee College of Music.  Leader and member of the Band Brass Force for 34 years.  Piano,  keyboard and composition/theory  instructor since 1987. Have performed and recorded with, Randy Brecker,  Mike Mainieri, Mark Egan,  Jerry Moratta, Tony Levin, Chuck Mangione, Joe Piscapo,  Ellis Hall and others.  Was Musical director for Joan Rivers.  Current pianist in the John Allmark Orchestra.