Events

Classic charts with OJE. Paul Krueger, director.

A short residency in Virginia Tech, which includes a recital, a master class, a jazz ensemble clinic, and a children's concert. With pianist EunHye Choi, October 8 and 9.

A master class followed by a recital at UNCG Greensboro, with pianist EunHye Choi.

Playing alto saxophone with the Oregon Mozart Players on Bernstein (arr. Bruce Coughlin): Arias and Barcarolles.

Playing bass clarinet as a part of Alan Ferber's Nonet. Oregon Jazz Fertival's evening concert at LCC.

Playing tenor saxophone with Orchestra NEXT, conducted by Brian McWhorter. A Eugene Ballet production of Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet.

Playing tenor saxophone with Orchestra NEXT; a Eugene Ballet production of Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet.

Playing Ravel Sonatine with pianist David Riley.

Playing Ravel Sonatine with pianist David Riley.

Playing tenor saxophone and clarinet in Torrey Newhart's original music project, "Obsidian Animals". Two shows, 7:00pm and 9:00pm.

A jazz concert with Jack Radsliff (guitar), Sean Petersen (bass), and Ken Mastrogiovanni (drums).

With the Springfield arts high school at the jazz station

with Torrey Newhart, piano; Garrett Baxter, bass; Ken Mastrogiovanni, drums

Playing tenor and clarinet with Torrey Newhart's Obsidian Animals. Clinic and show in Salem, OR.

Guest artist with the Central Washington big Band; Chris Bruya, director. A part of the North American Saxophone Alliance region I conference.

Jesse Cloninger and The Jazz Kings conclude their season with an evening of hits and some hidden gems from the music of Harry Warren and Al Dubin. With creative output ranging from 1919 to 1953 and countless hits to their credit there will be a hit for every era and songs to please everyone’s ears. […]

Jesse Cloninger and The Jazz Kings conclude their season with an evening of hits and some hidden gems from the music of Harry Warren and Al Dubin. With creative output ranging from 1919 to 1953 and countless hits to their credit there will be a hit for every era and songs to please everyone’s ears. […]

Jesse Cloninger and The Jazz Kings conclude their season with an evening of hits and some hidden gems from the music of Harry Warren and Al Dubin. With creative output ranging from 1919 to 1953 and countless hits to their credit there will be a hit for every era and songs to please everyone’s ears. […]

Jesse Cloninger and The Jazz Kings conclude their season with an evening of hits and some hidden gems from the music of Harry Warren and Al Dubin. With creative output ranging from 1919 to 1953 and countless hits to their credit there will be a hit for every era and songs to please everyone’s ears. […]

A quartet night at the Jazz Station; with video and audio recording; hopefully this will turn into to a live album. With Torrey Newhart, piano; Garrett Baxter, bass; Ken Mastrogiovanni, drums.

A quartet night at the Jazz Station; with video and audio recording; hopefully this will turn into to a live album. With Torrey Newhart, piano; Garrett Baxter, bass; Ken Mastrogiovanni, drums

Playing for the Oregon Bach Festival Gala. With Dan Gaynor, Garrett Baxter, and Ken Mastrogiovanni.

One last show before Jessie Smith moves to Portland. Big Band jazz, originals. Beautiful river views.

Chela Mela stage; Oregon Country fair. With: Ratie Dangarembwa-Morgan, vocals, mbira Gilbert Zvamaida, guitar John Mambira, percussion, vocals

Chela Mela stage; Oregon Country fair. With: Ratie Dangarembwa-Morgan, vocals, mbira Gilbert Zvamaida, guitar John Mambira, percussion, vocals

Playing with Garrett Baxter (bass) and Ken Mastrogiovanni (drums) at the Cornbread Cafe in Springfield, 8-11pm.

Playing lead alto in "It Might As Well Be Swing", a big band show that is a part of Oregon Festival of American Music (OFAM). Directed by Chuck Redd.

Curating a show at Cafe Racer. Players TBA. http://www.racersessions.com/ Every Sunday at the Racer Sessions, we feature a different artist or group who perform original music and provide a short explanation of their creative process. Afterwards, a jam session takes place, often based on the concepts and approaches outlined in the opening presentation. The Racer […]

Teaching saxophone at a summer camp in which all styles are welcome. More info at: http://www.seattlesaxinstitute.com/  

Ratie and friends perform in Eugene's Sunday Streets. Sept 22nd includes the Eugene Parade and a whole lot of other events downtown, 11am-4pm. Ratie's set is at 1pm. Free, open to all! More info here.