Terry Alexander - Vocals
Terry has performed worldwide – from Canada, U.S.A., South Africa, England, France, Belgium, Germany and Italy. The QE2 run – New York – Southampton – New York. This album is the result of his experience and desire to work with the very best talent. Shelly’s arrangements of the chosen songs were arrived after long hours of discussion of what songs to feature – in order to avoid those standards sung in the definitive versions as laid down by those “greats” – Ella, Sarah, Frank etc. Terry then went ahead to produce the sound heard on all the tracks of the album in his own unique style. With this multi-talented group of musicians, Terry found his way easily through all the songs, mixing tempos, cutting back and across the beat – creating their mood and establishing the sound o f truly new contemporary treatment of some "old jewels" – which were taken down from the shelf, dusted off and now gleam in the light of this recording. His collaboration with lyricist Rose Staunton resulted in the title track Watching the Waves one of their many compositions.

Shelly Berger - Bass / Producer / Arranger
Now based in Toronto where he has his own production house. Before this, he worked worldwide. His work experience is vast and varied – working with such names a Anita O’Day, Mark Murphy, Red Novo, Herb Ellis, Ernestine Anderson and Diana Krall, to name a few. His arrangements bring a new contemporary mood to all the numbers here.

Guido Basso - Trumper / Flugelhorn
An icon in the music business. Juno awards winner and charter member of Boss Brass. A superb talent, his solos are riveting on / concentrate on you and the title track watching the waves.

Pat LaBarbera - Tenor Sax / Flute
Winner of Dowbeat Magazine poll more than once. Great improviser - great soloist. Long time working associate of Buddy Rich. Hear his innovative solo on the sweetest sounds and another you. Key members of Toronto's jazz scene and internationally.

Lorne Lofsky - Guitar
A magician who weaves his magic on guitar. Wonderfully romantic – sharp and pulsating. A tremendous plus to this ensemble. Has great experience – part of Toronto’s jazz scene. Oscar Peterson heard him play in downtown Toronto and soon after Lorne was playing as a member of Oscar’s quartet. Lorne now teaches and continues to perform. A major talent.

Neil Swainson - Bass
Another great Canadian talent – Neil writes and records original music. Toured with George Shearing. Musical associates include Moe Koffman, Ed Bickert, Sonny Stitt, Kirk McDonald and Lorne Lofsky.

Barry Elmes - Drums / Composer
A Canadian award winner – Barry has worked extensively in Canada, South Africa and Brazil. Musical associates include Dizzy Gillesby, Moe Koffman, Steve Wallace and Ed Bickert to name a few.

Mark Eisenman - Piano
What chops this guy has! Terrific player, he has worked extensively in many different venues with Canadian and U.S. artists such as Blue Mitchell, Sam Noto, Nat Adderley, Lorne Lofsky and more. Mark’s skill and versatility enables him to produce distinctive, well structured solos. Hear his solo on no moon at all and I fall in love.

Terry Promane - Trombone / Composer / Arranger Assistant Professor of jazz at the University of Toronto. He has played with some of the international greats – Ella, Tormé and Marie Schneider. A great musician. Alex Dean - Alto Sax One of Canada’s foremost jazz saxophonists. He played and recorded with Harry Connick Jnr., Phil Nimmo, Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin – a wide variety! Johnny Johnson - Alto Sax Great player – his torrid improvisational “attacks”, mark him as a great soloist. Listen to his solo on easy to love. Another member of the prestigious jazz scene.