Amaya
This video was taken during work on the song Amaya and then Toasty suddenly passed away so we decided to finish the track and put out the last footage we had.

Video Taken at JVProductions Studio
Video shot by Lynne Miele-Versaci

Music by 'Toasty' Osterhoudt & John Valenti
Vocals and Lyrics by Joe Cutrera
Rhythm Guitar by Toasty
Lead Guitar by Richie Scarlet
Bass by John Valenti
Drums by Mike Berretta
Backing Vocals by Arthur Papanastasiou
Recorded by John Valenti
Mixed by Paul Orofino and John Valenti
Produced by John Valenti

Millbrook Session Players are a group of seasoned veteran musicians from New York State. Currently cataloging songs for sale with a focus on rock, blues, soul and funk genres, they are grateful to finally release their work to the public.

The core lineup of musicians & composers are Joe Cutrera, John Valenti, Alfred Sire, Arthur Papanastasiou and Jeff Hollywood. Along with many noted guests appearing on each song.

Contact music@millbrooksessionplayers.com

Joe Cutrera anchors the group with expressive lead vocals, acoustic guitar, and emotionally grounded songwriting. He has a very passionate style and was nominated for a Grammy Award while fronting ‘Northern Star.’

Alfred Sire brings melodic bass work, multi-instrumental versatility, and compositional depth across guitars and keyboards. Alfred has skills on so many different instruments that whatever part or performance is needed for a song, he always delivers!

John Valenti has been playing electric, acoustic, and 12-string guitars for many years. He has also recorded bass for various acts including ‘Richie Scarlet.’ In addition to musical abilities, John also has years of experience as a top recording and mixing engineer. John has worked with many top producers, such as ‘Paul Orofino’ and ‘Eddie Kramer,’ and can shape any group’s sonic identity. He is the lead producer for most MSP projects, including this album.

Jeff Hollywood is one of the best drummers we’ve ever played with. He brings a rock-steady beat that is the backbone for most of MSP’s songs. He plays guitar and other instruments, bringing more musical depth than the traditional drummer. He’s also an excellent songwriter and recording and mixing engineer, and he mixed ‘Beautiful’ on this release.

Arthur Papanastasiou rounds out the collective with guitar textures (electric, acoustic, 12-string, and classical), keyboard work, and a meticulous approach to recording and arrangement. He loves jazz, rock and playing heavy guitar riffs! Arthur hears things differently than most and his peculiar style often takes shape in unexpected ways.

Together, Millbrook Session Players operate as craftsmen rather than performers chasing the spotlight. Their music is the product of experience, environment, and enduring collaboration, shaped by time and friendship. What unites them is a shared commitment to serving the song above all else.