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Jeffrey DeLaRosa
Jeff DeLaRosa is a trumpet player at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in music education. He has studied with jazz trumpet professors Tito Carrillo, Pat Harbison and trumpet professor Dr. Amy Gilreath. During his time at the university, he has participated in the Wind Orchestra, Hindsley Symphonic Band, Repertory Jazz Orchestra, Illini Student Musicals pit…
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Blake Whatcott
Blake Whatcott is a dynamic multi-instrumentalist active in the Chicago music scene. Proficient on both trombone and piano, he skillfully melds these instruments, utilizing their distinct characteristics to enrich his improvisation and propel his musical journey forward. Under the guidance of esteemed mentors David Nuccio, Charles Morgan, and Rich Moore at Joliet Junior College, Blake hones his craft with dedication.…
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Kyle Mesa
Kyle Mesa is a dynamic educator in the northwest suburbs of Chicago; teaching trumpet, trombone and piano. He recently finished his BM in music education with an Instrumental concentration from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. As an educator/performer in Chicago, Kyle works as the Jazz Band Director at West Oak Middle School in Mundelein, Illinois. He also plays with the Shout…
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Peter Isaac
Peter is a dynamic low brass specialist (Trombone, Bass Trombone, Tuba), composer/arranger, and educator in the Chicago Music Scene. Born in Rochester NY, Peter was introduced to jazz and improvisation from an early age through the music of Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus and Miles Davis. However, classical music was never far from his studies, and he chose to pursue a…