Musicians

Ask Me Now is a vocal jazz ensemble led by Frances Rahaim, with Dominic Poccia and James Argiro.

The group performs most often as a drummerless quartet or trio, expanding thoughtfully with trusted collaborators based on venue, repertoire, and availability.

Core Ensemble

Dominic Poccia, saxes and clarinets

The vocal group adopted its moniker from the Monk tune of the same title. We are proud to present music from a wide variety of jazz, blues, Latin, and pop greats—ranging from Sarah Vaughan, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, and Diana Krall to Cole Porter, Thelonious Monk, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Stevie Wonder, Horace Silver, and many more.

The band specializes in delivering interesting arrangements and treatments to time-tested favorites and lesser-known gems. We believe great music is timeless.

Extended Ensemble & Frequent Collaborators

Ask Me Now performs with a trusted circle of guest musicians as needed, depending on the venue and event.

Please allow us to acknowledge recent previous members.

We are grateful to Alex Nakhimovsky for his invaluable support and talent, and are happy to see him touring worldwide and gaining the attention he so richly deserves musically.

We honor the memory of our dear friends Don Baldini (d. March 4, 2024) and George Kaye (d. February 10, 2025), whose musicianship and presence remain an enduring part of Ask Me Now.