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Zupe: Photos

Guitarist and composer Dave Nichols has worked with Zupe since 1988. Dave's an extraordinary musician with a keen ear for production. His guitar talents are well known and respected wherever he performs. Photo by George Elder Photography.
Co-writer Chuck Knepper and Zupe have written several Latin-flavored numbers on Zupe's latest album, "Dance." Photo by Jim Price.
Bassist "Dollar" Bill Smith has been laying down the low end for Zupe since 2006. His professionalism, pristine gear, and solid chops give Zupe's tunes that solid "ooomph!"
Dan Crosser (of Galla & Dan fame) performs a tango on Zupe's newest CD, "Dance."
Gary Jacob performs on a number of Zupe's songs, including "Saturday Night Honky Tonk" from his newest album, "Dance."
John Parrendo plays on a number of Zupe's songs, including "Magnolia," available on Zupe's newest CD, "Dance."
Sax player extraordinaire, Jamie Peck, performs on many Zupe songs, including "Martinique Mambo" from his latest CD, "Dance."
Jerry Sandusky has played sax on a number of Zupe songs. Photo by Bill Rogers Digital Photography.
Paul Kuzupas is an extraordinary guitarist who has played and/or co-written with Zupe. Currently living in southwestern Pennsylvania, Paul is active with several bands as well as his own compositions.
Vickie Jozefczyk is the flautist on Zupe's "Martinique Mambo" from the "Dance" CD. She teaches various instruments to students in the Somerset, PA area at her studio, The Music Room.
Daniel Page (affectionately known as "Studio Dan") has worked with Zupe for years. Whether assisting in engineering, mixing, or even co-writing, Daniel plays a key role in many of Zupe's productions.
Paul Amrod was an early mentor for Zupe. Lucky for Zupe, they still keep in touch!
Zupe and Taxi President Michael Laskow at a recent Taxi Road Rally.
Another heated exchange in the studio!
Italian recording artist, Fabrizio Novo (currently residing in L.A.) is co-writing his album with Zupe. His music is best described as World Music with Italian Flair. Mambo & mandolin anybody?
One of Zupe's co-writers, Valerie DeLaCruz. Zupe helped write "You Make Me Believe" on Valerie's 2009 Christmas release, "Glorious Noel."
Serenading Santa Claus at one of Zupe's highly-acclaimed Christmas concerts.
Zupe and one of his musical heroes, Ricky Scaggs, at the ASCAP "I Create Music" Expo.
Fellow Taxi member and good friend, Tom Sparks, with Zupe as they embark to solve the world's problems one beer at a time.
Fatguy, Zupe, & Tube Guru (don't ask) after installing the Soundcraft Ghost console in Zupe's studio.