Saxophonist, composer, arranger and recording artist, Eric is an exciting and creative soloist who specializes in finding the groove and building on the energy. His roots are grounded in the traditions of jazz, but his style reaches into more modern genres such as funk, R&B, and rock. Originally from Akron Ohio, Eric spent the first ten years of his musical career playing in jazz and show bands around the Midwest.  As a band leader and side man, he ended up on some well-known stages including Nighttown, the House of Blues, the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame and Severance Hall. In 2006 Eric released his first full length album entitled "Say," which featured seven original compositions and two arrangements of American classics. After relocating to Southern California in 2007, Eric began expanding his musical career into new territory. In addition to Ruby Sue and the Ethereal Blues, he has performed with numerous acts such as Vaud and the Villains, DC Babylon, Scott McLaughlin, Big Whiskey, and Sugah Daddy.  He leads his own jazz and R&B group, which can be seen monthly at the Winery Restaurant in Tustin, CA.   Eric is constantly striving to listen, learn and elevate his playing to the next level. 

I am a professional multi-instrumentalist living in Los Angeles, performing, teaching, and recording regularly on saxophone, flute, and trumpet.  I graduated from Oberlin Conservatory in 2011 with a Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance.  Since graduating from Oberlin, I have had the chance to travel and perform around the country and world with many fantastic musicians in a variety of genres.  I specialize in jazz, but have classical training and experience in a wide varieties of music from salsa to funk.

I am a passionate Musician and Instructor who believes in the importance of music in day to day living. I graduated from the University of California, Riverside in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music and a minor in History. Since then, I have been performing all over California in regular groups and joining many small ensembles for singular performances. I am currently a DJ at KUCR Riverside, and so I have developed a very broad understanding of musical genres, and I love all musical styles. 

I am a musician, performer, and educator located in the Los Angeles area, in Pasadena. I recevied my MA in Music in 2013, concentraing in jazz. I wrote a MA thesis about current jazz music in Los Angeles. I am very passionate about teaching and have been teaching privately for 5 years. My main instrument is saxophone, but I also teach clarinet and piano up intil the intermediate level. I perform regularly with mulitple gourps, I compose for many instruments, and I teach at various music schools throught the Los Angeles area. I love working with students of all ages and skill levels and I am very motivated to help them succeed. 

I'm a freelance Saxophonist in the Los Angeles area. I primarly play jazz, R&B, Gospel and Hip-Hop. I also teach with in the Inglewood School District for their LEAP After-School Program teaching piano and jazz band for grades 3-6. I'm very passionaite about music and sharing my knowledge that I've obtained from my education and performance experiences with others. I also compose and arrange music for myself and others. I've played with such musical artist as Shelia E, George Duke, Delfyeo Marsalis, Ralph Peterson, Terri Lynn Carrington, Esperanza Spaulding, Billy Hart, and Robin Thicke. I have a very diverse and eclectic background and taste in music.