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Daniel Albi is a dynamic drummer known for his involvement in the East Coast jam band scene.  In addition to Ripplewood he also performs regularly with the bands Alembic Haze and Splintered Sunlight. Albi's drumming adds a driving, rhythmic pulse to the band's performances, showcasing his talents alongside other celebrated musicians. His collaboration with drummer Abe Speller in Ripplewood is marked by their synchronized rhythms and complementary styles, creating a robust and cohesive groove for the band's sound.

James Dalton is a performer and a storyteller, a musician and a giver. He's huffed it around, reaching audiences the hard way:one person at a time, on stages and subway platforms, in living rooms and radio studios. Stomping his feet, hootin' and hollerin', banging on guitars, and making mandolins weep. Sharing secrets and laughs, mixing breathtaking vocals with exciting harmonica playing.

David Dzubinski is a graduate of Temple University with a BM in Jazz Composition and Arranging. He continued his education in private study with renowned jazz composers/pianists Joanne Brackeen, Dave Burrell, and Edsel Gomez. Dzubinski's accomplishments include a solo piano recording; composer, arranger, and pianist for G. Calvin Weston's Phoenix Orchestra; the publication of two books of original compositions, originator and project leader for the Real Philadelphia Book (aka the Philadelphia Real Book), suites commissioned by Philadelphia University and Doylestown Health and Wellness Center; compositions for both The Society Hill Playhouse and The Wilma Theater; pianist on seven of jazz composer/vocalist Kaylé Brecher's recordings; a composition published by Freddie Hubbard's Hubtones; and performances with G. Calvin Weston, Doug Wimbish, Elliot Levin, Corey Glover, Darlene Love, Paul Pesco (Madonna), Jair-Rohm Parker Wells, Mischa Machez, Jason Fraticelli, Anwar Marshall, Sarah Dash, Tim Motzer, Dawn Robinson, John Swana, Gary U.S. Bonds, Tom Spiker, Warren Oree, Frank Butrey, Kaylé Brecher, Chico Huff, Mutlu, Josh Lawrence, and others.

Robert Musso is an American guitarist, producer, and composer, known for his wide-ranging work across experimental music, avant-garde rock, jazz fusion, and world music. He has collaborated with many prominent figures in these genres, including Bill Laswell, John Zorn, and Thomas Chapin. Musso is a key figure in the New York downtown music scene, having founded together with Ripplewood bassist, Jair-Rohm Parker Wells the seminal NYC band Machine Gun in 1986. 

In addition to his instrumental work, Musso is the founder of  MuWorks Records, an independent label that has released a variety of avant-garde and experimental music projects. His contributions to music also include sound engineering, where he has worked on over 2000 recordings and projects as a producer and engineer, making significant contributions to the development of boundary-pushing music.

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Abe Speller is an experienced New York session drummer who has performed, recorded, and toured the world with a variety of renowned artists across multiple genres. His collaborators include singer Phoebe Snow, rock icon Pat Benatar, jazz pianist Lonnie Liston Smith, and Steely Dan guitarist Jon Herington. Speller also leads his own group, the Abe Speller 3rio, which performs jazz standards and selections from the Great American Songbook.

 Jair-Rohm Parker Wells is a seasoned bassist known for his work with the jam band Rainbow Full of Sound. With a career spanning over fifty years, he brings a deep understanding of the Grateful Dead's catalog and a masterful improvisational flair to the band's performances. His role with RFOS has involved extensive travel and notable shows at venues like the Fox Theatre in Boulder and The Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton. In addition to his work with Rainbow Full of Sound, Jair-Rohm is involved in several other musical projects, including Doom Dogs (with Reeves Gabrels and Jonathan Kane) and Ripplewood, further showcasing his versatility and dedication to the jam band scene.