Below you will find information and links to the groups that I am currently working with:
- Eric Dorn Trio (jazz/funk)
- Ryan Elwood Jazz Ensemble (jazz)
- and others...
ERIC DORN TRIO
Guitarist Eric Dorn takes this funky and modern jazz trio to new heights with original material and fresh arrangements of songs penned by fusion greats like Miles Davis, John Scofield, Herbie Hancock, and Pat Metheny. Joined by Mark Lindblom on bass and Ryan Elwood on drums, be sure to catch Eric and company live at venues like the Mead Street Station, Lagarto European Cafe, and the Table Mountain Inn.
www.ericdorntrio.com/
RYAN ELWOOD JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Drummer/percussionist Ryan Elwood presents a unique and energetic ensemble that portrays jazz in a fun and listener-friendly fashion. Utilizing the talents of some of Denver's best jazz musicians, the Ryan Elwood Jazz Ensemble performs regularly at events for large corporations, small businesses, non-profit organizations, and private parties, as well as in clubs like Baur's Ristorante, Trios Enoteca, and the Robusto Room.
www.ryanjelwood.com/groups/jazz
OTHER GROUPS
Aside from perfoming regularly with the above groups, here is a list of some of the other groups that I have worked with:
- Tom Allan Ensemble (swing/country), 03/2007-Present
- Vajra Blue (smooth jazz), 06/2005-Present
- St. Vrain Presbyterian Church (worship), 10/2007-03/2008
- The Nancy Drews (rock) 11/2006-11/2007
- Universal Sunshine (rock) 07/2006-01/2007
- Jay Wieder Orchestra (big band), 02/2005-12/2005
- LifeBridge Christian Church (worship), 11/2003-05/2005
- Abundant Life Church (worship), 09/2003-12/2004
- JazzTrax (jazz), 05/2003-10/2005
- Strand (pop), 03/2003-05/2004
- Berthoud Evangelical Free Church (worship), 12/2001-06/2003
- Deborah Stafford (jazz), 07/2001-08/2002
- EnerJazz (jazz/big band), 05/2000-08/2001
Throughout my career, I have also subbed for several local jazz, rock, and blues groups, some of which are listed here:
- Niwot-Timberline Symphony (orchestral)
- Peneplain Jazz Project (jazz)
- Matt Flaherty (funk/jam band)
- John Croghan (country)
- Atomic Brass Project (funk)
- John Hines Quartet (jazz)
- Pam Rowen Trio (jazz)
- Gil Garcia's Touch of Jazz (big band)
- Bill Wissing Jazz Ensemble (jazz)
- Swingin' Seven (big band)
- Swing Inc. (big band)
- Broomfield Civic Orchestra (orchestral)
I've also been in pit orchestras for musical productions, including:
- Bye Bye Birdie (in 2008 with Mullen High School)
- Once Upon a Mattress (in 2004 with the Coal Creek Community Theater)
- Leader of the Pack (in 2002 with Berthoud High School)
