First Name

Pete

AIM/Yahoo/MSN

Outlook

College/University:

DePaul

I am here for:

Gigs, Educational Purposes, Meet Players, Networking

Whom I want to meet:

Players, clinicians, friends, performing groups.

Employment Status

Self-Employed

Occupation:

V.P. Ellman's Music Center

Employer:

Ellman's Music Center - Pete Ellman Big Band

About Me:

I am a trumpet player. I have started a "not for profit" big band to heIp provide a place for young students to hear and play big band music. I am lucky enough to have played with quite a few world class musicians and I was in the 566th Air National Guard band for 20 years.

Musical Background & Experience:

Started playing the summer before 3rd grade. Played in the Barrett Deems Band for about 13 years and recorded with them twice. Many gigging experiences too many to list.

Website:

http://www.ellmansmusic.com

Website:

http://www.pebigband.com

Why I love jazz:

Fun to play - fun to listen.

Music:

Clifford Brown, Lee Morgan, Maynard Ferguson, Louis Armstrong, Clark Terry, Wayne Bergeron, Bud Brisbois, Bill Chase, Count Basie, Duke Elington, Billy May, Frank Sinatra