Members
- Ricky Collins - Lead Vocals
- Bob Marsiglia - Trumpet, Songwriter, Bandleader
- Lenny Underwood - Keyboards, Arranger
- Vinnie Puccio - Bass
- John Allen - Drums
- Bruce Wacker - Guitar
- Roger Bryson - Alto Sax
- Tommy La Bella - Tenor Sax
- Danny Hall - Trombone
- John Visconi - Percussion
About The Next Generation of Soul
The Next Generation of Soul delivers the Good News of Jesus Christ’s love and sacrifice in big and bold fashion. Surrounded by the electricity of dynamic horns and a tight rhythm section, Ricky Collins’ rich lead vocals soar. “Music to Lift You Up” best describes the ensemble’s mantra as they celebrate our Lord and Savior with their unique inspirational sound. A taste of the Islands...a bit of R&B...a helping of Big Band Swing...and "knock you over" straight ahead Blues...all on the same evening. And it's always all about Jesus Christ. The journey began back in 1997 as an R&B cover band playing night club venues on the Jersey Shore. Ultimately the “winds of faith” blew in and provided inspiration to begin writing and recording original Christian material culminating in the release of their first full length album, This Ain’t No Big Bang, in late 2011.