Position: Assistant Director
Instrument Played: Trumpet and Trombone
Other Instruments Played: Tuba, French Horn, and Euphonium.
Years Played: 40
Age: 50
Favorite Word: Yes
Present School: Graduate SDSU, Navy Music School.
Hobbies: Music, writing, painting, reading and building.
Future plans: Wake up in the morning.
Favorite music, groups, composers, artists: Tower of Power, Boss Brass, Big Phat Band, Canadian Brass.

Carl likes big band because you’re “getting a lot of music from a relatively small group”.  With his many years of experience it makes him an ideal assistant director.  He can work with all the brass teaching them more professional approach to their instruments.  Carl finished college and has dual degrees: a BA and BS.  The BS comes in most handy when working with younger musicians.  Carl says “I’ve been lucky enough to play and work with some greats: Toshika Akiyoshi, Louis Bellson, Don Menza, Bill Watrous, Rod Rodney, plus three local symphonies, pit orchestra work, the Navy Band and touring with a rock band.  Now I prefer teaching”.

His advice to younger musicians just starting out: Get a good teacher, play as much as possible in a broad variety of styles and settings, and be patient!  Music takes time and practice.  It’s obvious that Carl follows his own advice when you listen to him play or teach a section or rehearse the band.  The Jazz Ensemble owes this man much and he is a valuable asset to the younger musicians in the group.

If you are interested in purchasing the full CD or if you would like The Jazz Ensemble to play for your organization or event, contact our Director, Mr. Vince Greco below
comgrec@yahoo.com
619-729-7245