One Nite Stand, R & B/Jazz band, Des Moines, Iowa

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Jeff Nelson - Keyboards

Dr. Nelson, the guy that hides himself behind the double-deck of keyboards, was born and raised in Storm Lake, Iowa. He has been a musician for 25 years. Jeff is not only known for his keyboard skills, but also plays drums and guitar. In fact, Jeff was originally the drummer for One Nite Stand before switching to keyboards. His musical inspiration is William Kennedy and the Yellowjackets.

Zack Williams - Vocals

Zack Williams, born and raised in Queens, NY, started singing in his grandmother’s church at the age of nine. Since then, Zach had the priveledge to perform on various television shows, most notably finishing as a semifinalist on Dick Clark’s “Your Big Break” in Los Angeles. Zack’s musical influences include Lenny Kravitz, Seal, Harry Connick Jr., Darius Rucker, Prince, Scott Weiland, Chris Cornell, John Mayer, Dave Mathews and George Michael. Check out Zack on myspace.

Larry Sykes - Bass

Larry "The King of Funk" Sykes was born and raised in the windy city of Chicago. He started playing the bass guitar about 20 years ago. He is known for being one of the best bass players in Central Iowa that can lay down a funky groove like no one else. Larry’s biggest musical influence is Stanley Clarke.

Tommy D - Saxophone

Originally hailing from Covington, Kentucky, Thomas "Tommy D" Doggett (The Professor) established himself throughout Cincinnati, Ohio as a performer with Lo-Fi (2006 Cincinnati Entertainment Award nominee “Best Funk), The 4Track All-Stars (2005 CEA: Best Hip-Hop) and Two Turntables and a Saxophone: "One of the Top bands to see at Midpoint Music Festival in 2004." As a composer he received a 2006 & 2007 ASCAPlus Award. Tommy’s influences include Miles Davis, Prince, Greg Banaszak, Maceo Parker, Vernon Reid and DJ Logic. Find our more about Tommy on his website www.dadadarecords.com/.

Ben Williams - Drums

Ben “Milk Chocolate” Williams was born in Leavenworth, Kansas and grew up in Waterloo, Iowa. Ben's love for the drums came early in childhood. He got his start banging on pots and pans and that led into playing in church. Throughout his school years, Ben stopped playing drums instead opting for the baritone horn. In 1999, the drum itch returned and Ben got involved in playing in a few Des Moines area bands that ranged from acoustic rock to blues. Ben's influences include KISS, Parliament, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Dennis Chambers.

Scott Willsey - Guitars

Scott "Caveman" Willsey was born and raised in Kansas City, Kansas. Scott got his start playing bass guitar some 25 years ago, then later taught himself how to play lead guitar. He had visions of a rock-n-roll career, until a chance meeting with a guitarist in high school turned him on to jazz. Scott lists his influences as Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen and Mike Stern. Be Scott's friend on myspace at www.myspace.com/skottyx

One Nite Stand

One Nite Stand has be called one of the best Smooth Jazz/R&B groups in the Des Moines area. The band’s current line-up includes: Jeff Nelson, Zack Williams, Larry Sykes, Tommy Doggett, Ben Williams and Scott Willsey.

Pulling from a wide repertoire of music including Happy People by Kenny Garrett, Ladies Night by Kool and the Gang, Mustang Sally by Wilson Pickett, I Feel Good by James Brown, Brick House by The Commodores, Supersition by Stevie Wonder and Billie Jean by Michael Jackson to mention a few, One Nite Stand has been called smooth, hip and funky. They are on a mission to prove that their smooth style and infectious grooves will make them the talk of the greater Des Moines music scene and beyond.

One Nite Stand ... an experience you'll want to have over and over!