Bands/Projects
Bari Sax ~ Flute ~ Horn Arrangements
“The music of Melao de Cuba is a lively Salsa fusion of different musical rhythms such as Cuban Rumbas, Latin Jazz, traditional Yoruba healing chants, Son, Chachachá, Spanish Flamenco, Boogaloo, Boleros, and other Latin music styles.” – Virginia Lopez (band leader)
Bari Sax ~ Vocals ~ Composer ~ Arranger
"The Quadraphonnes get their horns all over Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk, but they also tackle Philip Glass and Ástor Piazzolla, and they transcend their gimmick to make clever, inventive arrangements that showcase the range of the instrument....they straddle the line between jazz, classical, and pop with a unique, inventive approach." - Ned Lannamann, Portland Mercury
Bari Sax ~ Bass Clarinet ~ Education Coordinator
The PJCE is a 12-piece jazz chamber orchestra which commissions and performs original works by its members and by other jazz composers in the Portland music community. The Youth Composition program, led by Mieke Bruggeman, is a mentorship and performance opportunity for students to learn the ins and outs of composing for a professional ensemble. We also operate a grassroots label, PJCE Records, which releases albums of original music by local jazz artists.
“With music composed by Ezra Weiss, lyrics by S. Renee Mitchell and vocals by Marilyn Keller, the Portland Jazz Composer’s Ensemble provides artsy and fresh sounds with its 12 member team ... Keller’s voice is impressive and declaratory as she teams with Rob Davis’ tenor sax on “Oregon Sounds" while Mieke Bruggeman’s bari sax is relaxed on “Marjorie.” ... Impressive work.” - Jazz Weekly
Bari Sax
Ron Artis II is an American musician/singer-songwriter. He is best known for his work with the Ron Artis Family Band in Hawaii. named after his father Ron Artis, Ron is the eldest son in a family of 11 children. Ron has enjoyed music since before he could walk, crawling across his father’s piano at age 1. Ron has grown in all genres of music and loves to create new songs on the spot in his concerts. believing that “Music is meant to be lived, as life is meant to be lived”. Ron’s recordings include genres of music from Rock, Blues, Jazz and completely to the other side of the world into classical, flamenco then into the streets of Rap, R&B and soul.
”Purpose is important to me. It's the difference between living for myself or going further in love.” - Ron Artis
Recording Sessions
Flutes ~ Clarinets ~ Saxophones
I've been hired to record at Halfling Studio, Bocce Recording Co., Map Room, Falcon Studio and for Marmoset for a variety of musical styles.
If you need some horn parts laid down for your recording project in the Pacific NW, send me a booking inquiry!
Pit Orchestra
Flutes ~ Clarinets ~ Saxophones
I regularly perform in the pit orchestra for Portland Center Stage and Broadway Rose Theater.
If you need a Reed book covered for a musical in the Pacific NW, send me a booking inquiry!