Comfort Zone Member

Emmett "Rikk" Nixon - Denton, MD

Sheldon Miller - Keyboards - St. Michaels, MD

Robert Benson - Bass - Trapp, MD

Howard Wimbrow - Frankford, DE

John Wilson - Alto Saxophone - Smyrna, DE

Michael Dominguez - Trumpet,Flugelhorn - Milton, DE

Mary Brown (Snow) - Vocalist - Washington, DC

Comfort Zone Bio’s

Saxophonist John Wilson  is one of our new members who has played for many bands in his day.  We welcome him to Comfort Zone

Trumpet/Flugelhorn Player - Michael Dominguez was born in Bethlehem, PA and currently resides in Milton, DE. Michael was influenced early in life by trumpet players Doc Severson, Herb Albert, and Maynard Ferguson. He played in a 25 piece Big Band Jazz Band at the early age of 17 learning from such veterans as his trumpet teacher and numerous others who played with Harry James, Glenn Miller, and other various big bands of that era. Sitting along side these veterans allowed Mike to learn the art of improvisation, and later influenced by such horn players as Rick Braun, Chris Botti. Since moving to DE he has played with smooth jazz and had the opportunity to sit in with such artist’s as Joe McBride, Marion Meadows, Gerald Veasley, Deanna Bogart, Kim Waters, and numerous others that have attended the Rehoboth Jazz Fest. Michael believes jazz comes from the heart and soul, and feeling the music is what makes it great, but making someone feel better, even if it’s for a short time makes his passion for playing music worth it all.

Keyboards /Song Writer/Arranger – Sheldon Miller

Sheldon lives in St.Michaels MD and has played with numerous bands throughout his career. He played with such bands as the Tempo’s, Inbassadors, Night Journey, Revelations, and now with Comfort Zone. Since being a member of Comfort Zone his transition to Smooth Jazz has been an easy one. Sheldon has been a welcomed member to the band as he shares his creativity with the group.

Bass Player: Robert Benson resides in Trapp, MD. Known to some as (B-Flat) & others as (Rob-Bass) and born with an ear for music, Robert developed the ability to play bass by the age of 14. He played in numerous bands throughout his career such as: The Fabulous Tempos Band, Highlanders Band, Main Express band & the Imbassodors Band, Creative Vibes, just to name a few. He is now a proud member of and well respected member of Comfort Zone.

Guitarist -Howard Wimbrow - Howard is the newest member of the band.  Howard brings a wealth of experience to the band, that takes the band to another level.  We are very pleased to have him as part of our band.


Drums/Percussion/Vocals: Emmett “Rikk” Nixon

Rikk has become a new and welcomed member to Comfort Zone. Playing drums professionally since the age of 13 and formerly one of the founding members of the DC-based go-go group “Trouble Funk”, his many years of experience with Go-Go, R&B and Jazz coupled with powerhouse vocals been a strong addition to this band. Having toured from Europe, the Southwest and the East and West Coasts, his insight and experience with various bands throughout his career has provided the band with the musical energy and positive outlook to the Comfort Zone sound


Vocalist - Mary Brown (SNOW) Washington,DC . Snow is the newest member of the band and brings many years of experience with her.  Her soprano voice, allows her to perform such artist as Chaka Khan, Maysa, Cheryl Lynn, and the like.

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