First Name

Linda L

College/University:

Morehead State University, BME

I am here for:

Gigs, Educational Purposes, Networking

Whom I want to meet:

Other jazz players and educators to network for education discussions and gigs.

Employment Status

Self-Employed

Occupation:

Full-time trombonist and private teacher

Employer:

Self/Jazz Arts Group of Columbus

About Me:

I love jazz and classical music and spend most of my time playing or teaching, and researching topics in my field.

Musical Background & Experience:

Educated in College and on the stage. Extensive playing in all settings related to trombone: Classical (also soloist), Broadway musicals, jazz orchestras, small groups (jazz/pop), shows from Temptations and Diana Ross to John Clayton and Maria Schneider, etc., DIVA Jazz Orchestra (incl. Europe 2007), Lead bone Columbus Jazz Orchestra, Conductor for musicals (community theatre), jazz clinician for Summer Bones 2006. Private teacher, including jazz, all ages since 1971. Trombone (tenor/bass) and vocals (alto).

Website:

http://www.jazzartsgroup.org

Website:

http://www.trombone-usa.com/tromb_l.htm

Why I love jazz:

It's the most exciting and creative art form I know. There are no limits. Get outside the box!

Music:

Jazz, Jazz, Count Basie Orchestra, Streisand, Kenton. Did I say Jazz?

Top 5 Desert Island Discs:

John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman

Books:

Biographies

Television:

All CSIs, House, NCIS

Movies:

Humphrey Bogart, old black & white movies