The Young Sounds Bands

Young Sounds is Arizona's premiere youth Jazz Institution. It offers high-level performance and educational experiences to talented musicians ranging in age from 14 to 19. Young Sounds is comprised of three ensembles — The 5 O'Clock Big Band, The 7 O'Clock Big Band, and The Young Sounds Jazz Combo. The performers come from over twenty schools in the greater Phoenix area. All members are accepted by audition and represent the best young talent the Valley has to offer. Young Sounds is directed by Barb Catlin, a luminary of the Valley music scene.

The 2008/2009 7 O'Clock Band

Saxophones

  • Vince Kaufman
  • Travis McGhie
  • Paul Melhaus
  • Jacob Sieckman
  • Jack Schwimmer

Trumpets

  • Jayson Davis
  • Cody Rowlands
  • Zach Gillespie
  • Darian Ramage
  • Kyle Headstream

Trombones

  • David Allen
  • Michael Pallas
  • Desmond Ng
  • Richard Williford

The Rhythm Section

  • Sabastien Zany, piano
  • Garrett Ortego, guitar
  • Brett Larson, bass
  • Jordan Tompkins, drums
  • Micah Hummel, percussion