Pavel & Direct Contact

Pavel Polanco-Safadit - piano

Leah Crane - vocals

Steve Dokken - bass

Keith Cozart - drums

Jose Febres - congas

David Allee - bongos

Rich Cohen - sax

Rich Dole - trombone

Ed Zlaty - trumpet

Come let de rhythm grab your soul and move your feet! Pavel & Direct Contact are bringing the fire with their electric sound—a wicked mix of their own tunes, American pop-infused rhythms, an a soulful Latin sound. Whether you're dancing to the powerful salsa rhythms or swaying to the tropical melodies, this is an experience you won't want to miss.

Pavel & Direct Contact is known for energetic, fiery performances, much in the vein of the modern pyro-technicians of today’s Latin Jazz world. Led by Internationally-known Dominican pianist and Chicago Music Awards Nominee, Pavel Polanco-Safadit, Direct Contact brings an unforgettable experience of Latin Jazz, Salsa, and Latin-infused American pop song.

With a combined experience from around the globe, the band members have played throughout the Americas, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. The band is composed of Indy Jazz Hall-of-Famers, studio musicians, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra players, and International artists. These professional musicians have shared the stage with legends such as Ray Charles, Peter Erskine, Kenny G, Dave Valentin, Max Weinberg, Patti LaBelle, Roscoe Mitchell, Gunther Schuller, The Who, The Moody Blues, Rod Stewart, Ben E. King, and Henry Mancini.

With dancing shoes or not, you will be immersed into a world of entertainment!