Trombone
Started in 2003
Musical Background: I found out I was destined to play the trombone when I couldn't make a buzz on a trumpet mouthpiece, but I could on a trombone mouthpiece. I started playing in the grade school band, then high school band, eventually joining the jazz band, because I learned I could swing. I also got to play in the Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra and University of Buffalo Trombone Choir before leaving for lovely Rochester for college. At the University of Rochester I played in the River Campus Jazz Ensmble and Stingers Trombone Choir. After graduating, I took a 2 year hiatus from playing until I found the Greece Jazz Band and decided it was time to get out of my funk and play again.
Favorite Musicians: J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, Bill Watrous, Wycliffe Gordon, Jimmy Smith, Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis
Favorite Music: What don't I like?? Oh yeah, most country and rap.
Wishes he could play like: anyone better than me
Family: Mostly in the Buffalo area (Dad - Paul, Mom - Kathy, Grandpa and Grandma Martin, Uncle Ross, Aunt Gail, Cousins Tim and Rachel, Uncle Paul, Aunt Sandy) except for one (Sister Alison)
School: University of Rochester, MSECE and a minor in music
Vocation: Well, Virginia's really nice..oh, vOcation...Computer Desktop Support for Pediatrics at Strong Memorial Hospital
Hobbies: Mainly playing with computers and playing trombone. Listen to music a lot.