Formed in 1989, Advent began as collaboration between Alan Benjamin and Henry Ptak, with Henry's brother Mark joining very shortly thereafter. Their debut CD on Mellow Records was released in 1997. They also and also contributed several pieces to both Gentle Giant and Procol Harum tribute-album projects.
Following the release of Cantus Firmus in 2006, Greg Katona, who teaches guitar at Monmouth Academy of the Musical Arts in Marlboro, New Jersey, joined the band.
