Welcome

I am a freelance saxophonist/flutist and drummer in the San Francisco Bay Area. I specialize in R&B ,Soul, Funk, Jazz, Rock, Reggae, New Orleans and related styles.

My career has taken me worldwide, recording and touring with David Bowie, Luther Vandross, Laura Nyro, Chic and many others. I have been fortunate to perform nationwide from Carnegie Hall in New York City to the Kennedy Center in Washington DC to the Grammys in Los Angeles. I have also toured overseas and played the Montreux (France) Jazz Festival, the Pori (Finland) Jazz Festival, Riio de Janeiro (Brazil) Festival, and many others.

Below you can see the several bands I currently lead and play with. I teach private saxophone and flute lessons and direct two annual jazz camps.

I love to give my all and wail onstage, and am always looking for new musicians to work with.

Cheers, Jean

The Party Monsters

Party Monsters Quartet Jean Fineberg and the Party Monsters Group Promo Pic

Nancy Wenstrom Catania (guitar/vocals), Terrie Odabi (vocals), Jean Fineberg (drums), Ariane Cap (bass), Jennifer Jolly (keys)

Photos by Jane Higgins

More info, audio clips and images coming soon!

The Party Monsters is a soulful good-time Party Dance Band for all occasions. Playing a varied mixture of Motown, R&B, Classic Rock & Soul, the Monsters also play Swing and Latin styles upon request. The basic band consists of Lead Vocals, Guitar/Vocals, Keyboards/Vocals, Bass & Drums, but can be expanded to add a tight horn section.

Veteran musicians with more than 100 years of combined experience entertaining crowds of all sizes, The Party Monsters will have your guests on the dance floor in no time. In addition to parties and dances, we can provide beautiful guitar & flute or piano & flute music for ceremonies, receptions, cocktails and dinner. Promotional CDs and videos are available upon request.

We'd love to talk to you about your event and suggest a format which perfectly suits your taste and budget.

Upcoming Gigs

Craig Williams & the Bonafides (sax)

25 May 2013 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

James Moseley R&B Dance Band (sax/flute)

25 May 2013 10:00 pm

Showcase the Band (sax/Flute)

26 May 2013 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

James Moseley R&B Dance Band (sax/flute)

01 June 2013 9:00 pm - 02 June 2013 12:00 am

From The Press

Gifted saxophonist Jean Fineberg’s skill and musicality on tenor and flute were obvious. Her sound is strong-toned, vigorous, intense and technically accomplished. She is potentially a major player with a distinctive personal presence.

New York Post

DEUCE

Original jazz rock fusion for concerts and popular dance music for all occasions, led by Jean on sax and Ellen Seeling on trumpet.

BRIK

Alternative/Indie Rock/Punk Quartet with Jean on drums.

James Moseley Band

Soulful R&B Party Dance Band with Jean on sax.

Jimmy & The Wave Runners

Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band with Jean on drums.

Montclair Women's Big Band

17-piece All Women Swing Machine, Directed by Ellen Seeling (trumpet) and Jean Fineberg (sax/flute).

The Bonafides

New Orleans R&B Quartet led by Craig Williams on vocals/keys, with Jean on sax.

Saxophunk

Instrumental Funky Rhythm & Blues Band fronted by Jean on sax.

Showcase The Band

Variety quartet playing everything from country to rock to ethnic music, with Jean on sax.

Contact Details

Contact me, Jean Fineberg, for bookings and instruction.
Phone: (510) 758-2200
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