Tony Armstrong
aka "The Show"

// singer

Tony is center stage for Razznojazz. His love of all kinds of music is matched only by his energy to put it out there. Charisma, humor and spunk define Tony’s “high energy” personas, which include James Brown, Ray Charles, David Lee Roth and – yes – even Tina Turner! You never know what to expect, other than it’s going to be one heck of a show!

Christopher Cole
aka "Big Dave"

// bass

Chris anchors the band on bass. He’s all about the groove. His musical influences run across many genres, funk being a mainstay. In 2009, Chris pulled together the pieces that comprise Razznojazz in order to make his desire to drop funky grooves on the masses a reality.

Joel Donigan
aka "Swing Man"

// guitar, keyboard, sax

Joel is the versatile musician that fills in the sound for Razznojazz. Keyboard, guitar, saxophone…or maybe even two saxophones if that’s what it takes! Joel studied music privately, and at the University of Missouri – Kansas City. He also performs with ‘The Counselors’ at the Blue Room in the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District in Kansas City.

Christopher Moore
aka "The Specialist"

// guitar

Chris leads Razznojazz on the guitar. For nearly two decades, Chris has performed with regional rock and jazz ensembles, most recently among them ‘Outside the City’. Having been taught by jazz guitar great Monty Musa, Chris took on a wide interest in music genres, that he has developed into a diverse and unique playing style. Latin jazz to funk rock and everything in between.

James Reid
aka "Lord Vader"

// drums

James keeps things together for Razznojazz on the drums. James drumming career began In the mid-1990’s with Kansas City’s perennial rock band ‘Big Melodic Noise’. After running the largest sound stage in Hollywood, CA, James returned to Kansas City where he continues to perform.