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CST Entertainment Productions

Jazz Standards, Contemporary Jazz,
Classical music and more.
Synchronicity: A Harmonious Fusion of Jazz and Classical Elegance
Formed by the dynamic duo of Dustin Barber and Barry Olsavsky, Synchronicity is a captivating ensemble that seamlessly blends the worlds of Jazz Classics, Smooth Jazz, and Classical music. With a rich tapestry of experience and talent, the duo has carved a niche for themselves in the music industry, enchanting audiences worldwide.
At the heart of this dynamic group is guitarist Dustin Barber, often referred to as "Dusty," is Reverend Al Green's guitarist. He has been playing with Al Green since 2007 and is known for his versatile musical talents, including singing, songwriting, and producing. Dustin has performed with Al Green at various notable concerts including Royal Albert Hall in London, England, Oslo Opera House in Oslo, Norway, Vienna Opera House in Vienna, Austria, the Domain Festival in Sydney, Australia, concerts in New Zealand, Paris, Ireland, Scotland, Ireland, Scotland, South Korea to his recent performance Fool In Love Festival at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles with Lionel Richie and Santana on August 31st 2024.
Dustin’s extensive experience includes performing at Jazz Festivals around the world including The Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Jacksonville, FL, Cork Jazz Festival Cork, Ireland, North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Montreal Jazz Festival numerous times as well as the Sonoma Jazz Festival in Sonoma California with Herbie Hancock and the JVC Jazz Festival in New York City. He has performed 4 times at the New Orleans Jazz Festival and is featured in Jimmy Buffett’s documentary Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story. He has performed at Carnegie Hall in 2008, for Barack Obama at The Apollo Theatre in NYC in 2010 and has performed multiple times on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He is a regular soloist at Ritz Carlton properties and has been performing on the entire fleet of American Cruise Lines since 1995
Joining Dusty is Barry Olsavsky, a masterful arranger and composer who brings the vibrant sounds of marimba and vibraphone to the ensemble. With a rich background in percussion, Barry began his musical journey at the tender age of nine under the tutelage of Frank G. Forgione, founder of the US Navy Show Band known as the Goodwill Ambassadors and a former student of Frank Holt, percussionist with the John Phillips Sousa Band. In 1985 he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Percussion from the University of North Florida where he studied with Charlotte Mabrey, Principal Percussionist with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.
His impressive tenure with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra spanned 20 years, including performances at Carnegie Hall and collaborations with luminaries such as Luciano Pavarotti, Tony Bennett, Doc Severisen, Chuck Mangione, Bernidette Peters, The Four Tops, Kansas, Lou Rawls and James Taylor.
Together, Synchronicity crafts an enchanting musical experience that transcends genres, inviting audiences to revel in the beauty of their harmonious soundscapes. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for performance, this duo is poised to leave an indelible mark on the music scene.
Demo Video
Dustin Barber performing with
The Legendary Reverend Al Green & his
Enterprise Orchestra
“Simply Beautiful”
Cincinnati Music Festival July 21, 2023
Dustin Barber performing with the legendary Al Green at
Radio City Music Hall 5/5/19.
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