First you take a little bit of West Coast drive and add to it a dash of New York City good time funk. Then put in a strong mid-west back beat with a layer of larger-than-life keyboard sound. Top it all off with a soaring guitar line, and you have Kansas City’s hottest “sound,” namely Heat Index.

Originally from both coasts, as well as Tennessee, Colorado and Missouri, the members of Heat Index are now at home in the Kansas City area, playing some of this city’s best live music in rooms all across town.

Heat Index is made up entirely of veteran professional players who deliver a fresh and distinctive sound derived from the two saxophones that front the group. It should be noted that whenever these guys play, they are routinely asked back for another performance.

Heat Index in 2006: From Left to Right: Doug Gunn,Frank Goddard,Rick Gibson,Clint Ashlock, Paul Roberts and David Parsley.

Frank Goddard-Voted Heat Index Most Valuable Player year in and year out by his band mates. Leads the band during live dates, while sporting monster chops on his six-string bass.

Rick Gibson-Full of raw talent, song ideas, funky guitar riffs, and influential contacts. This guy is “getting it” done all the time.

Doug Gunn-This “groove doctor” drives Heat Index fans to fits of frenzy on the dance floor. Takes care of band business dealings when not onstage.

Paul Roberts -Keyboards, composer, arranger and our latest member, adds another serious musical talent to our group. You'll see it and hear it, in future performances and recordings

Clint Ashlock- Trumpeter, composer, arranger and serious music student, he's the youngest member of the band. Too bad ladies, he's already married.

Al Pearson-

Trumpeter, composer and our newest member added in 2006. Al brings another serious musician with a long list of credits to our band