Other Instruments played: Clarinet, Piano, and Guitar
Years Played: 6
Age: 16
Favorite word: Flabbergasted
School: Clairemont High
Hobbies: Practicing music, walking, playing with my dogs
Future plans: Get a job, go to college
Favorite music, groups, composer, artists: “I like any kind of music except country and pop.  I like Rob Zombie, Linkin Park, The Aqua Bats, Avenged SevenFold, Queen of the Stone Age, Miles Davis, Count Basie, John Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Louis Prima, Spyro Gyra and Paul Desmond.
Astrological Sign: Taurus

 Josh Smitley plays lead alto with the Clairemont High School Jazz Band, and says has learned much from his teacher Bob Campbell.  Josh is a quiet unassuming young man but when he plays with the Jazz Ensemble his personality transforms into this little monster of the Alto Sax.  He plays with strength and precision that is absolute for a good section in any big band.  Josh has been in the Jazz Ensemble since its first rehearsal and has grown musically with the group.  He has now become an extremely talented artist and remarkable contributor to the sound of our sax section and the Jazz Ensemble as a whole.  The young man is going places!

 Josh says “Honor Band was an amazing experience that I will definitely go back to next year.  I have also enjoyed playing sax with other instruments for my church at Christmas and Easter.”  He would like to attend either Santa Cruz or CSU Fullerton after graduation.  When asked what he likes about big band Jazz Josh replies: “everything!”

 Josh’s likes are: Music (listening and playing it) and cars.  He is a die hard Chevy fan.  He doesn’t “like people who think they are all that when they’re not’!  His advice to another young musician is: “be patient and diligent and you will see yourself get better and better”.

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