Heffner & Hefner is an eclectic band...Jazz and More! Classic Jazz and Blues in the style of Jimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Nancy Wilson and Aretha. With Stan "The Man" testifying on the Hammond B3, They take you 'Back in the Day' with R&B and savvy Blues.

Born in Ford City, Pennsylvania, STAN "The Man" HEFFNER is a self taught musician; a child prodigy. His high energy playing was developed by watching live performances of Jimmy McGriff at the Crawford Grille and The Hollywood Club in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. When Stan Heffner plays the B3, it sounds like a symphony playing Mahler. The power and depth with which he plays that massive vintage keyboard is remarkable to watch and even better to listen to.

Accomplished jazz siren KATT HEFNER possesses a compelling voice that ranks in the very top echelon of respected female jazz singers. On stage, Katt is truly an engaging performer who just loves to entertain. Her lyrics flow in a rare combination of beauty, voice, and poise. With a list of credits, she has shared the stage with such musical greats as Patti LaBelle, Al Hibler, The Temptations, Sandra Reaves, Luther Vandross, renown bassist John Lamb, Fred Johnson, Kenny Drew Jr., and Richard Drexler.

Guitarist VINCENT SIMS attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston and has played with many recognized artists in the jazz and blues fields including Al Downing, Lucky Peterson, James Peterson, Koko Taylor, and Belinda Womack.

Saxophonist, composer and jazz educator, BUTCH THOMAS is a widely known and respected, having toured with Sting, Lenny Kravitz, the late legendary jazz bassist Jaco Pastorius, Elton John, Diana Ross, James Taylor and many others.

JAMES VANARDO is their featured drummer born in New Orleans and shared bookings with such music greats as Ted Nugent, Thin Lizzy (Tommy Aldrich), Santana, Peter Frampton, ZZ Topp, and BB King to name a few. Inactive as of 7/18/16