The Fins, a New Jersey-based band, have brought together Chicago blues, jazz, jump and swing styles into a powerful sound that is uniquely their own.

They have been sharing their music with people all over the Tri-State area, as well as England, Paris, Vancouver and Jazz/Blues festivals around the country. They also performed at President Clinton's 1993 inaugural gala. Their last Florida stop was a weekend gig in January at Disney World's Jazz Company.

Cruisin' with The Fins

These guys are the best! Some of the finest musicians you will ever hear all having a ball on stage. It would be impossible NOT to have a good time when they're playing. I just wish they'd come through Florida more often. May have to do some road trips up north to catch them. Well, in the warmer weather.

The group's core is: Benny Hi-Fi on guitar/vocals, Eric Addeo on drums/vocals, and Angelo Mancuso on bass. They also have four rotating horn musicians; two tenor sax, a baritone sax and trumpet.

Be sure to check out their website: The Fins. You can get their performance schedule, news and contact information. Their CD's - "Bluesprint" and "Superstar" - are also available on their website. Bluesprint contains their mix on classics seldom heard any more. Superstar has 8 original tracks as well as cover tunes. Buy them both; one's just not enough!

Benny singing "Low Rider, Eric on drums, George on tenor, and Scott on baritone