Jim Starr - lead vocal/trombone

Jim was 17 years old when he performed at his first gig, at Candlestick Park in San Francisco before a Giant's baseball game. This was with an 8-piece band complete with a horn section. Since then he has performed with numerous groups that played R&B, Jazz, Soul, Rock, either playing trombone and/or singing. His first group, called "Savory", cycled through various members with some moving on to play with the likes of Jefferson Starship, The Tubes, Tower of Power, Chris Cain Band, Michael Bolton and others. Jim has since played with various groups and has performed with members of Rare Earth, Iron Butterfly, Alice Cooper, Sugarloaf, Waymon Tisdale and numerous others. Jim keeps busy by working with other artists and groups including Wavelength. Jim is featured on the track "From Now On" on Wavelength's CD "Cruzin' the Music Highway". This track has received high praise from reviewers as it showcases Jim's clear and wonderful voice as well as his style of singing.

Robyn Jamison - vocals/percussion

Robyn thinks it's kinda unique being the only girl in Aja Vu and is thrilled to be singing the Steely Dan harmonies she learned at an early age. Native to the Bay Area, Robyn is a studied vocalist whose varied background reflects an extraordinary passion for singing, dancing and performing. She sang in choirs through middle and high school using her vocal range of soprano I to alto II. Most notably she was a member of the Leigh HS Madrigals choir that won 1st place in the state competition in LA. Appeared in stage productions "The Wiz" and "Damn Yankees" and as lead vocalist in an ABBA tribute as part of The 70's Review Concert at West Valley College.

Robyn's musical influences are rich and varied (and reflect her love for great vocal arrangements) with music from the 60's and 70's as well as contemporary artists. She possesses a great ear for music/harmony and a love of the literate lyric. Robyn Jamison is an emerging new artist from San Jose to watch for.

Mac Akin - bass

From his roots in the New York "Tri-State Area" to the SF bay, Mac has had the fortune of playing with a number of Music's revered icons, from members of the E Street Band and the Asbury Jukes to former members of Tower of Power. His good fortune continues as bassist for a group of talented individuals who share a common love for the seemingly timeless music of Fagen and Becker. Says Mac, "It's a honor to play with such devoted musicians, as well as, the material we aim to deliver with the respect it deserves - besides, we're havin' a helluvallotta fun!"

Dave Hawkes - drums

Dave Hawkes has been performing professionally in the Central Valley and Bay Area since 1983. In addition to attending the Berklee School of Music in Boston, Dave is a graduate of California State University Stanislaus. He has studied with notable drummers David Garibaldi and Dave Weckl.

Some of the artists Dave has performed with include Pete Escovedo, Clark Terry, James Moody, The Ink Spots, Clare Fischer, Carl Anderson, Bill Watrous, Chris Cain, and Mic Gillette (Tower of Power). Dave also had the privelege to perform many times with longtime Steely Dan sideman Cornelius Bumpus when he would come to California.

Dave teaches privately in Turlock and Modesto.

Ron Jamison - guitar/vocals

Ron Jamison has the pleasure and the challenge of playing lead/rhythm guitar in the Aja Vu band. His musical roots began during the Steely Dan era touring the east coast with three different bands for eight years. When he got home at last and got the news his green earring was missing (could have been the dirty work of any major dude) he decided to switch coasts to see if the west was everything they say.

After moving to the Bay Area Ron studied under master guitarist Tuck Andress. He completed his ear training and theory studies at De Anza College in 1986. Through the next five years as guitarist for the San Francisco based Motor City band he honed his skills as a player and worked on many different musical styles with influences from Bill Evans, Robben Ford and Steely Dan alumni Jeff Baxter and Larry Carlton.

"It's been a lifelong ambition for me to play Steely Dan. Aja Vu is truly a group of musicians and friends with a common goal" Ron says. With "AJA" being his preferred LP ( they're all great ), "Home At Last" is Ron's choice for best Steely Dan song.

Ron teaches guitar in Santa Clara at YouCanPlayGuitar.com.

Gregg Dye - keyboards

Born and raised in Hawaii, Gregg took classical lessons as a youth but was self-taught as a rock and blues pianist. His major influences include Steve Winwood, Elton John, and Nicky Hopkins but the number of great keyboardists that helped to shape his style is too vast too list.

Appreciating all forms of music, Gregg has played in rock, blues, soul, disco and country bands since 1976, his preference being blues. He has sat in with countless bands and is often referred to as a human jukebox, challenged often with the question, "Do you know this one?" to which he usually replies, "Count it off!" After reading the want ad for a keyboard player in a Steely Dan cover band he thought he had died and gone to heaven. Steely Dan had become his passion in the 80's and he already knew half the songs.

In addition to Aja Vu Gregg is a member of a local San Jose cover band, Chameleon, and has performed several shows with The Lara Price Blues Band featuring locally acclaimed guitarist Laura Chavez.

Steve Stanley - trumpet/percussion

Aja Vu is a kind of surprise homecoming for trumpet player Steve Stanley. Steve's first paying gigs in fact were with Jim Starr and Ron Torbensen when Steve joined the band "Savory". Steve was a founding member of the near legendary San Francisco-based band "Zasu Pitts Memorial Orchestra" and later helped form the still popular party band "Big Bang Beat!" While with "B.B.B!" Steve has had the pleasure of working with such artist's as Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Taj Mahal, Hootie and the Blowfish, Smokey Robinson, Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Anthony and the Imperials.

When not performing with Aja Vu or Big Bang Beat! Steve can be found playing lead trumpet with the Foothill College Jazz ensemble.

Greg Albright - Saxophone/vocals

Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Greg had his professional debut at the age of 15. With strong influences in jazz and R&B, as well as in rock and classical music, Greg has written and recorded with original members of the Latin bands, Santana, Malo, and Sapo, as well as performing with members of The Starship, Albert King, Elvin Bishop, and Montrose. Greg serves as sax man/horn arranger/producer of Aja Vu, as well as doubling on vocals and percussion.