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 Ashley - vocals/percussion

Native to the Bay Area, Robyn is a studied vocalist whose varied background reflects an extraordinary passion not only for singing, but dancing and performing as well. She sang in choirs throughout middle and high school which developed her vocal range of alto II to soprano I. This is where her love for creating harmony took flight. She found that it is what you sing and how you sing it that brings the most pleasure out of the art of singing. Since then, Robyn has had the opportunity to play with many talented musicians which supply the foundation for her talent to expand. Robyn's musical influences are rich and varied and reflect her love for great vocal arrangements intertwined with solid musicianship. Music from the 60's and 70's as well as today's contemporary artists call attention to her eardrums. She possesses a great ear for music/harmony and a deep love of the literate lyric. Robyn Ashley is an new artist who applies her talent to her craft in a unique and determinate way.

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!"

Brad Catania - trumpet/percussion

Brad Catania (Lead Trumpet and Arranger) hails from Chicago and started playing in 1977 free-lancing with big bands, show bands, and Elvis shows. Brad moved to California with his music degree in 82' and became a regular at the Venetian Room and the Circle Star Theater performing with James Brown, Lou Rawls, Mel Torme’, Patti LaBelle, The Temptations, the Four Tops, Frankie Vali, Rosemary Clooney and others. He has played with Full Faith and Credit, The Zasu Pitts Memorial Orchestra, Dick Bright’s Orchestra, and Harry Denton’s Starlight Orchestra.

He is also requested as a sideman for many bay area club and show bands.

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.

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.

Ronnie J - 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 the choice for best Steely Dan song.

Ron teaches guitar in Santa Clara at YouCanPlayGuitar.com.

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.