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Student Showcase – Jazz Ensemble: The Music of Ron Miles
August 7 @ 6:30 pm
Swallow Hill Music School Student Showcase | Wednesday, August 7th 6:30pm – 8:00pm | Quinlan Cafe | Free Event
About the Jazz Ensemble: The Music of Ron Miles
Longtime Swallow Hill Instructor, Matt Skellenger, leads the Jazz Ensemble: The Music of Ron Miles. This group plays a selection of tunes from Ron’s expansive catalog. From his first release in 1986 to his final album Rainbow Sign in 2019, Ron blended straight-ahead jazz, rock, country, folk, funk, pop, avant-garde, and gospel influences to create a style unique to him and his Colorado roots. Come celebrate the life and music of Ron Miles. “Ron Miles, We Love and Thank You.” – Matt
Ensemble Members:
Lorrie Evans – Guitar
Jeff Froyd – Guitar
Thomas Judy – Bass Guitar
Andrew McNew – Bass Trumpet, Trombone
Martin Rhodes – Guitar
Brian Ridge – Drums
Raul Rodriguez – Piano
About Matt Skellenger:
Born and raised in Denver, Matt has been composing, performing, recording, and teaching in Colorado for 30 years. He earned a B.A. in Music from Metro State University in 2002 where he studied with the great Ron Miles. Matt has also studied with world renowned bassist and educator, Victor Wooten. Wanting to share his musical experiences with more people, Matt began teaching at Swallow Hill in 2008. He teaches Electric Bass, Guitar, Jazz Ensembles, Music Theory, Little Swallows, Kids Guitar, Piano and Drums.
Interested in joining this ensemble or learning a new instrument? Learn more about our classes here!
