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Bob Seda Bob Seda
Bob has sung for Nicholas Cage, Martin Scorcese, Tony Bennett, Rudy Giuliani and has appeared on The David Letterman Show. He also sings with a Barbershop Chorus, the Westchester Chordsmen, for the past 13 years. He has also sung in three groups formed by Billy Calbo; and is a Cantor in church. Bob has traveled the United States performing with his Barbershop Quartet Variety Pack. He and his family have won various singing contests with their unique talent. Bob sings lead, first tenor, second tenor and baritone.



Al Fennell Al Fennell
Al has over 30 years of musical experience. He is a professor of music and teaches music in upper Westchester County. He was the director for the world famous Westchester Chordsmen Barbershop Chorus for 10 years; and has performed nationally and internationally for captive audiences. His music has been heard in the mountains of Italy and on the Great Wall of China. Al anchors the Classic Sounds with his rich bass.



Gabe Dassa Gabe Dassa
Gabe is an Orthopaedic Surgeon. He has grown up around Doo-Wop singers since he was in diapers. His father was a childhood friend of Robert Carr of Robert and Johnny, and he developed his ear listening to the pioneers of Doo-Wop music who sang in his home while he was growing up. In between operations, Gabe has performed in community theater productions as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar, and in Godspell. He is also a member of Westchester Chordsmen. With Classic Sounds he sings lead and first tenor, second tenor and falsetto.



Lou Valentino Lou Valentino
Lou has been entertaining people since he played at the NY Worlds Fair in 1964 at the age of 11. Besides playing the state night club circuit for the past 35 years, he was a member of “Nino and the EbbTides” from 1990 to their split in 2002. His present band “Class Act” is currently working the Bronx and Westchester night club circuit. He has been the leader of “Valentino Entertainment” throughout his career performing at weddings and functions of all types. Lou sings lead, second tenor and baritone with the Classic Sounds.



Julie Seda Julie Seda
Julie is a 3rd grade ESL teacher in the Bronx, NY.  She loves singing with her students, and often performs at school functions.  In between school and studying for her doctorate, Julie can be found at karaoke, backstage at the WBT, or rehearsing for a community theatre production.  She is also working on a Christian Rock CD with her church, and is thrilled to be a part of Classic Sounds.  Her love of harmony and her "Seda" ear has brought the group to another level!  She is anxiously awaiting the debut of their new CD, and is thrilled to help recreate the golden sounds of the 50s.  Julie sings lead, first tenor, second tenor, and baritone.