About The Musicians
Lisa Jay
Lisa Jay
Lisa Jay
Lisa Jay is the smooth sounding lead vocalist and leader of Lisa Jay & The TriO. Lisa delivers a
tremendous variety of vocal styles to listeners. She passionately believes that the voice is “the
human instrument”, that singing is important for building community and for each person’s
soul. Her collaboration with Jeff, Chuck, and Matthe
Lisa Jay is the smooth sounding lead vocalist and leader of Lisa Jay & The TriO. Lisa delivers a
tremendous variety of vocal styles to listeners. She passionately believes that the voice is “the
human instrument”, that singing is important for building community and for each person’s
soul. Her collaboration with Jeff, Chuck, and Matthew features jazz standards, adult
contemporary, and reinvented pop favorites. “The only thing better than singing, is MORE
singing.” ~Ella Fitzgerald
Jeff
Lisa Jay
Lisa Jay
Jeff Jaworowski is a performing musician who has appeared with big bands, combos,
contemporary Christian ensembles, rock bands, and military ensembles across Pennsylvania
and beyond. Jeff is thrilled to have the opportunity to perform with wife Lisa, Chuck and
Matthew.
Matt
Chuck
Chuck
Matthew Cross has always enjoyed listening to and creating music. Having a passion for percussion since a young
age, he has performed with Christian, jazz, rock, symphonic, drumline, percussion and theatre ensembles. Matthew
graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on percussion in Central Pennsylvania.
Up to now, Matt has
Matthew Cross has always enjoyed listening to and creating music. Having a passion for percussion since a young
age, he has performed with Christian, jazz, rock, symphonic, drumline, percussion and theatre ensembles. Matthew
graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on percussion in Central Pennsylvania.
Up to now, Matt has gained inspiration from bands like Chicago and Snarky Puppy; drummers such as Steve Gadd and Buddy Rich; and artists including Hans Zimmer and Jacob Collier.
Matt wants everyone to experience the power of an artist pouring out his/her soul to create something that can
change a life.
Chuck
Chuck
Chuck
Chuck Hankle plays acoustic and electric guitar and has been a student of improvisational music for decades.
He is inspired by the open style of bands like Mahavishnu Orchestra, Pat Metheny Group, and the Grateful
Dead. He has an expressive style that adds to the creative and original approach to many of the songs
covered by the quartet.
Chuck Hankle plays acoustic and electric guitar and has been a student of improvisational music for decades.
He is inspired by the open style of bands like Mahavishnu Orchestra, Pat Metheny Group, and the Grateful
Dead. He has an expressive style that adds to the creative and original approach to many of the songs
covered by the quartet. Chuck has been involved in many recording projects as both a player and engineer.
He has a passion for creating an experience with the listener that connects them directly to the creative and
spontaneous aspects of live music.