is an alternative jazz ensemble made up of three Des Moines area musicians. Shevelia primarily performs original music along with a few arrangements of their favorite jazz standards. While Shevelia is most at home pushing the envelope of non-traditional jazz/fusion/electronic music, they are also willing and able to perform in a traditional jazz trio setting and are available for booking at any venue looking for a small jazz ensemble. Now, let's meet the members...
originally hails from Sioux City, Iowa. He received his M.M. in Jazz Performance degree from the University of Northern Colorado in May of 2015, after completing his B.A. in Jazz Studies at the University of Northern Iowa in May of 2013. Currently living in Ames, Iowa, Gabe performs and teaches lessons in the greater Des Moines area. He works as the Production Manager at xBk Live, a local Des Moines music venue. Gabe is also a Station 1 Records recording artist and collaborates with other acts on the label.
originally hails from Waterloo, Iowa. He graduated with a degree in Music and History from the University of Northern Iowa in the Fall of 2013 after defeating the necessary Music Bosses Three. Veeder has honed his craft of guitar-ing through ensemble work including numerous jazz combos, a terrible high school garage band and the UNI Jazz Panthers. Currently living in Des Moines, Iowa, Sean acts as both a guitarist and a bassist in Shevelia through the use of loop pedal technology as well as his dexterous and magical thumbs.
originally hails from Bettendorf, Iowa. He is a 2014 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa. While at UNI, Nic was a member of the UNI Jazz Band One, the Jazz Panthers, the UNI Wind Symphony, the UNI Kaji-Daiko ensemble, and several jazz combos and free jazz groups. Currently living in Des Moines, Iowa, Nic is a full-stack software engineer. When he's not playing, Nic can be found teaching private lessons, catching a show, or writing music.