BIOS
JAMIE PINTOZZI
lead vocals/rhythm guitar
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Jamie has a wide range of musical abilities. She plays bass, guitar, drums, and piano, but she mostly sticks to vocals. She has been active in performances since 2014 with El Rey Music Center. Jamie has the ability to sing a range of material including vocally-intense songs like "Call Me", but also softer songs like "Crying". Jamie's outstanding voice makes her a great addition to the band.
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JASON MINOR
lead guitar/vocals
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Jason formed The Difference in 2014. In high school, he participated with various groups including orchestra, musical pit, honors band, and marching band where he performed in the 2016 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Aside from The Difference, you can also catch him working with other groups including Rick Lindy & the Wild Ones and American English. By day, he is a music instructor at El Rey Music Center and teaches guitar, drums, and piano to young, aspiring musicians. Jason's skills as a guitarist and a leader equip him to lead and thrive in the band.
JACOB BACHORSKI
bass guitar
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Jacob entered the music scene in 2008 as a cellist in his middle school orchestra program. From there, he excelled enough to be placed in a jazz band shortly after as a bassist. Jacob's time in Wheeling High School had endless music opportunities that he took advantage of including their award-winning jazz band, marching band, orchestras, wind symphony, show choir, and musicals. Despite pursuing a career outside of music, he maintains his passion through side projects such as his progressive rock band Eporos. Jacob's love for rock music and diverse music background makes him an excellent fit for The Difference.
BRUNO DIAZ
drum set
Bruno has been playing drums/percussion for eight years now. He journeyed from Wheeling High School’s Jazz Band to Harper’s Jazz Ensemble, where he plays (and studies) when he’s not with The Difference. He took lessons from the likes of our former drummer Nikko Gonzalez, Anabel Perez-Brennan, and even Bryan Logan (former award-winning Wheeling High School Band Director). Bruno is honored to be a part of such a fun, and talented group of people. He’s excited to embark on this new journey of his musical career, that he’s been preparing for ever since he first picked up the sticks.