Jude 23, Mount Pleasant, MI
The (instrumental) jazz/rock of Jude 23 is a rare and sweet experience for the mind, body, and soul.
Composer, Tim Stark, 63, from Midland, MI, is the son of the celebrated Midland Band Director James Stark. Educated at Berklee School of Music in Boston, Tim's influences include Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix, Chick Corea, John Coltrane, and Jesus The Christ.
Guitarist Steve Roth, 60, (also from Midland) has performed in pit orchestras for Broadway musicals, The Fifth Dimension, jazz/pop/rock/gospel & country groups, including Earl Jam, Flood Band, Stratton-Nelson, and The Legendary Cliff Badgers. Steve has played Tim's music for 35 years and is certified in acoustical design (by Bose Professional Systems). HDIC at Roth Electric Sound of Mt. Pleasant.
Bassist James Williams, 62, (brother of the late Allman Brother's bassist Lamar Williams), is a veteran of the popular ROOT DOCTOR Rhythm and Blues Group from Lansing, and has been with Jude 23 for 3 years. James stage-presence is as beautiful and positive as his loving spirit and high musicianship.
Drummer Bob Gardner, age 65, (from New York), moved to Michigan in the early 70's and has played professionally in top groups for 50 years. A firehouse of powerful excitement, Bob is an exceptional percussion man. Bob is also in the popular ROOT DOCTOR Rhythm and Blues Group from Lansing, and an all-around swell guy
