Band Bios

Jim Basile - Writer/MC: As the Dean of Atlanta Traffic Reporters, Emmy Award winning, Jim Basile has been a personality Atlantans have known on Radio (V-103 and 96 Rock) and Television (11-Alive and Fox 5) for over 30 years. During that time, Jim has also been a freelance musician who has played with a number of local Atlanta bands. Probably the most memorable of those bands was Christopher Rude’s ground breaking band ‘Pale White Sausage’ that opened for many Atlanta concerts while Jim was a member of Rude’s legendary radio “Wake-Up Crew” on "96 Rock."

A graduate of the North Texas State (now University of North Texas) Lab Band Program, Jim was encouraged by Atlanta Big Band leader, Joe Gransden, to try his hand at ‘writing something’ for Gransden’s band. That led to a number of pieces now in the Gransden book. Jim is now delighted to contribute his adventurous writing style to the 3rd Stream Big Band, with new and exciting material being written often. As Basile has said, ”Just think of us as a Big 17-piece Rock Band...that plays Jazz equally well!.

Greg "Suds" Sudmeier - Writer/Arranger/Drummer
See: http://www.gregsudmeier.com


 

Jim Wile - Manager/Coordinator/1st Trombone

 

Emily Selleck - Vocalist - Emily is a singer, actor, and vocal coach. She resided and taught private voice in Tennessee for several years after completing a degree in music at Lee University. There she toured with renowned a cappella group Voices of Lee (NBC Sing-Off) for three years, including a performance at the 2013 U.S. Presidential Inauguration. With classical training, an extensive background in musical theatre, and an eclectic taste in music, Emily is known for her range and versatility as a vocalist. After moving to Atlanta, Georgia in 2019, she began performing with multiple bands including the Atlanta Showstoppers, Emerald Empire Band, 3rd Stream Big Band, Atlanta Brass Cats, and The American Flyers. 
 

Todd Motter - Lead Trumpet: Todd is one of the first-call lead trumpet players in Atlanta and the Southeast. He has performed all across the country with such notables as The O-Jays, The Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Lee Greenwood, Phil Driscoll, The Temptations and the Four Tops, to name a few. Todd's lead trumpet sound has been featured on TBS and Sports USA television networks as well as on many Nashville and Atlanta-based recordings. His horn arrangements can be heard on Word, Allegis, Llilenas, and Dark Moon record labels.

Jason Matthias - Alto Saxophone: Jason is a saxophonist based in Atlanta, and has been a freelance performer in the Atlanta area for over 25 years. He has performed and recorded with many local and national acts including the Temptations, Freddie Cole, The Ruperts Orchestra, Full Tilt, Platinum Band, Tom Grose and the Varsity, Soul Purpose, Rhumba Havana, Tito Gato and the Gwinnett Philharmonic Orchestra, to name a few. He currently performs throughout metro Atlanta and teaches privately.