Anthony's Wise Guys

Vox - Anthony Parisella
Anthony passionately injects his blend of Anglo Latin dance grooves throughout Melbourne at various Cafes, Bars, Restaurants and Clubs. He is an experienced Master of Ceremonies as well as being an accomplished and professional performer, and has performed at and compared numerous festivals and corporate events both locally and internationally. But there is no place in the world as musically diverse as Anthony’s home town, Melbourne! So if you want your audience to be enthralled, energised, and impassioned; If you want to be successful in charging your event full of atomic energy – then contact Anthony now!
The Wise Guys: Percussion - Drums - Keyboard - Bass - Saxophone - Guitar
Percussion – Maurice Chaparro
Maurice Chaparro is a talented Latin Percussionist who knows no boundaries!! A fanatical Brazilian Football fan, Maurice brings Ginga to his sounds, which combines Latin Jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms. His love for RnB music, Funk and Hip-Hop bring a new dimension to his sounds – its five star dining for your soul!! Maurice has regularly performed with bands "daChos" (Original salsa, Merengue, Latin Jazz ensemble) and "Phunk Phenomenon" (Funk / Latin Group). His most memorable musical experience came when he first played on stage with the great Karl Perazzo in the band Santana, when Santana played at the Melbourne concert Hall in the late 80's. The following year he performed on stage with the great Tito Puente at the Latin Jazz Festival in Adelaide. Maurice is a passionate entertainer. He gets a kick out of seeing the crowd go wild. Once he lays his hands on the congas, or grabs a stick and turns to his Timbales, you don’t know what you’re in for!!!! What a Wise Guy!
Drums – Elyan "Max" Fernova
Elyan "Max" Fernova is the most obsessed drummer off the planet – and we’ve got him!! Driving his neighbours insane with his incessant drum playing from the age of four years old, Elyan’s path was very quickly determined. He studied drums with Mariano Manacchi (the famous Italian Percussionist) for three years and also studied at the Paris school of Dante Agostini. In 1985 he toured Europe with the famous Italian band, Via Verdi and sold over three million records worldwide with the single ‘Diamond’. Today, Elyan "Max" Fernova teaches and performs with various bands including Anthony Parisella & The Wise Guys. When asked what kind of drummer he is, Elyan’s reply was: “I’m still working on it! I consider myself a pop drummer; I like to keep steady beats on the tracks, both live and in the studio. That’s why I’ve always loved Carlos Vega and Jeff Porcaro. They are still my main inspiration when I think in terms of playing. You understand what they do and, to me, the main work for the drummer is to keep a steady beat. It’s the backbone of the whole thing.” Elyan "Max" Fernova has worked in London, Paris, Rome, and Milan and now resides and works in Melbourne – of course! ...What a Wise Guy!
Guitar – Greg Stone
Greg Stone is a professional and gifted guitarist who has played almost every conceivable style of guitar! From the first professional group he joined at the age of 15 to his work with some of Melbourne’s finest musicians, Greg has made mastery of the guitar his life’s work. He has over 20 years experience with studio recording and live performance and brings a certain “J’ ne ce quois” to every performance. It’s that certain something that passes through the ear drum straight to the core of your being. That perfect, perfect sound that has you closing your eyes and ‘mmm-ing’ before you even realize it. Greg is our Lead Guitarist but this talented and busy boy is also currently Director of Music at Brighton Secondary College, lead guitarist with Hard Rock Saviours Thrill City Radio and leader of his own jazz group, GPS. Whoa! What a Wise Guy!
Saxaphone – Russell Praetz
With the incredible ability to play saxophone, clarinet & flute with supreme mastery, Russell Praetz is the man everyone wants to play with! Huge artists such as Hugh Jackman, Billy Cobham, Brian Cadd, Dough Parkinson, Matt Hetherington, James Morrison, Tsim and Merrick & Russo have had the privilege to play with him. He’s toured internationally and throughout Australia, and has enjoyed playing varying styles of music whilst working with many iconic Melbourne acts including Song Dwellers, New Orleans Wonderdogs, Chris Skepper Big Band, Bahia & Grand Wazoo. Russell is a multi-instrumentalist who attended both NMIT and VCA, and has over 20 years experience performing many styles of music from Jazz to Rock and back. A seasoned performer, Russell has frequently been involved in major events such as Red Ball, Melbourne Jazz Festival, Melbourne Commonwealth Games, Melbourne International Festival, Wangaratta Jazz Festival, Melbourne Grand Prix, Soho Jazz Festival and Berlin Jazz Festival. It’s no surprise that his talents are highly sought after – after all, no band, big or small, is complete without this talented guy in their midst… What a Wise Guy!
Bass Guitar - Bruce Armstrong
Bruce Armstrong plays electric bass guitar. His two decades of playing have focused on jazz, funk, world music and independent rock ensembles. Bruce's playing can be heard on six commercially available albums. He has played many major music festivals including Woodford (QLD) and Port Fairy Folk Festival. Bruce has a rich background in music including extensive experience working with Aboriginal rock bands in the Kimberly. In addition Bruce holds a senior teaching position in the music technology and recording department at a Victorian tertiary institution. What a Wise Guy!
Female Vocalist – Lisa Marasco
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