Selected Performances
Live - Touring and Performances
Rock & Roll/Commercial Don Henley, 2011 to date, Trombone Paul Anka, 2003 to date, Trombone Peninsula Symphonic Winds, 2011 to date, Flute Rickie Lee Jones, 2008, Trombone Bob Dylan, 1997, Trombone Brian Setzer Orchestra, 1994 to 2003, Musical Director, Lead Trombone, featured soloist Bobby Caldwell, 2001 to 2003, Trombone Tom Waits, 2000, Trombone, plunger Oingo Boingo, 1995, Trombone, Didgeridoo Randy Newman, Trombone Sheila E., Trombone Stevie Wonder, Trombone Patti LaBelle, Trombone Timothy Mitchell, Trombone Bryan Adams, Trombone Seal, Trombone Richard Marx, Trombone King Floyd, 1995, Trombone Martha Reeves, 1985, Trombone Shirley Alston (Shirelles), Trombone Mary Wells, Trombone Jazz Charlie Haden, The Liberation Music Orchestra, 2006, Trombone, soloist Luckman Jazz Orchestra, 2001 to date, Trombone, soloist Shapes, Roger Burn, 2003 to 2009, Trombone, Didgeridoo, soloist "Doc" Severinsen and the Tonight Show Band, 1994 to 1997, Trombone, soloist James Newton, 1991 to 1994, Trombone, soloist Tony Bennett, 1999, Lead Trombone Vinny Golia Ensemble, Trombone, 1992 to date, soloist Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra, 1992 to date, Trombone, soloist Glen Miller & the Modernaires, Brazil Tour, 1994, Trombone, soloist Salsa/Latin Jazz Michael Stewart, 2001, Trombone, soloist Poncho Sanchez, 1993, Trombone, soloist Tito Puente, 1993, Trombone, soloist Celia Cruz, 1989 to 1997, Trombone, soloist Tito Nieves, 1996 to 1997, Trombone, soloist Eddie Santiago, 1994-97, Trombone, soloist Francisco Aguabella, 1988-93, Trombone, soloist Variety Shows Tex Beneke Peter Marshall Connie Stevens Bob Hope Harvey Korman George Burns Billy Barty Carol Burnett Frankie Avalon Donald O'Connor Connie Francis |
Video - Broadcast Appearances
Concert DVD/Video Brian Setzer Orchestra Live in Japan Woodstock 99 Oingo Boingo Farewell Brian Setzer Orchestra Live in Montreal, One Rockin’ Night The Vinny Golia Large Ensemble Overview; 1996-2006 Television Jimmy Kimmel Show, 2005 Christmas at Rockefeller Center, 2002 Christmas with President Bush, 2002 The Alma Awards with Sheila E. Beverly Hills 90210, ‘98/’99 season The Nanny, ‘97/’98 season The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (6 episodes) Late Night with Conan O’Brien (3 episodes) Late Night with David Letterman (2 episodes) Regis and Kathy Lee Craig Kilborn The Jon Stewart Show Las Vegas, starring James Caan ‘04/’05 season Good Morning America The Today Show KTLA Morning News Bud Light Commercial Various Music Videos |
Teaching Experience
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University Faculty Member, Community College Faculty Member, Artist in Residence, Master Classes
- Expertise in Big Bands, Combos, Latin Jazz, Jazz History, Music Theory, Jazz Theory, Jazz Improvisation, and Brass Techniques
- Skills and teaching experience in Composition, Arranging and Orchestration, Music Preparation
Faculty Positions
Cypress College, 2013 to 2015 - Adjunct Professor, Music Department
Fundamentals (Music 101)
Applied Trombone, Pedagogy, Jazz Improv.
Los Angeles Harbor College, 2009 to 2015 - Adjunct Professor, Music Department
Director of the Studio Jazz Ensemble (Big Band)
Arranging and Orchestration
Jazz Improv.
Notation
University of California, Irvine, 2002 to 2015 - Adjunct Professor, Performing Arts Department
Applied Trombone, Jazz & Improv.
Jazz Ensembles
Chamber Ensembles
Colburn School, 2012 to 2015 - School for the Performing Arts and Conservatory
Applied Trombone, Jazz & Improv.
California Institute of the Arts, Student Ensemble Pedagogy
Chose repertoire, coached students, conducted, directed, arranged and composed
Cypress College, 2013 to 2015 - Adjunct Professor, Music Department
Fundamentals (Music 101)
Applied Trombone, Pedagogy, Jazz Improv.
Los Angeles Harbor College, 2009 to 2015 - Adjunct Professor, Music Department
Director of the Studio Jazz Ensemble (Big Band)
Arranging and Orchestration
Jazz Improv.
Notation
University of California, Irvine, 2002 to 2015 - Adjunct Professor, Performing Arts Department
Applied Trombone, Jazz & Improv.
Jazz Ensembles
Chamber Ensembles
Colburn School, 2012 to 2015 - School for the Performing Arts and Conservatory
Applied Trombone, Jazz & Improv.
California Institute of the Arts, Student Ensemble Pedagogy
Chose repertoire, coached students, conducted, directed, arranged and composed
Artist in Residence/Master Classes
Spotlight Awards, Master Class, Los Angeles, 2007
Spotlight Awards, Master Class, Los Angeles, 2006
Los Angeles Harbor College, Visiting Lecturer, 2006
Los Angeles Music Academy, Master Class, Los Angeles, 2005
San Dimas High School, Master Class, 2005
Landesmusikakademie, Artist in Residence, Berlin, Germany, 2004
Landesmusikakademie, Master Class, Berlin, Germany, 2004
Spotlight Awards, Master Class, Los Angeles, 2007
Spotlight Awards, Master Class, Los Angeles, 2006
Los Angeles Harbor College, Visiting Lecturer, 2006
Los Angeles Music Academy, Master Class, Los Angeles, 2005
San Dimas High School, Master Class, 2005
Landesmusikakademie, Artist in Residence, Berlin, Germany, 2004
Landesmusikakademie, Master Class, Berlin, Germany, 2004