Kirby Fellis Quartet live at Moriarty's East Lansing Michigan
I’m returning to my old stomping grounds with my group to perform some of my original compositions and arrangements
Harper College Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert
This is my first performance as the Jazz Ensemble Director of Harper College. I’m excited for the world to see the kind of work the students have put in this semester. Please join us, and the Jazz Lab band as we put on a show!
Guest Artist with Byron Center High School: Winter Jazz Festival
Excited to be the Guest Artist for Byron Center’s Winter Jazz Concert. I have worked closely with Mr. Townley, and have many trombone students that attend school at Byron Center. Including masterclasses, clinics, workshops, lectures, and performances. This is not a day that you want to miss. See y’all soon!
Kirby Fellis Quartet Live @ Mendelssohn Concert Hall. Jazz Concert Series
My Quartet will be performing at the Mendelssohn Concert Hall for their Jazz Series. We will be one of the last groups for the calendar year. Please come out and support us!
Depauw Jazz Festival Featuring Sean Jones
Last years festival with Terrell Stafford was incredible. This year’s festival we are performing with another incredible Trumpet Virtuoso in Sean Jones. I’m excited to be playing with such incredible musicians.
Diego Rodriguez Big Band Live in Chicago. Doing the Album of Joe Henderson's Big band.
Playing lead with the Diego Rodriguez Big Band. We will be doing the music of Joe Henderson. Come out !
Kirby Fellis Quintet Live at Fulton Street Collective.
The Kirby Fellis Quintet makes its Debut in Chicago at the Fulton Street Collective. We will be playing the music of Monk as well as an original or two.
IRIS featuring Russ Johnson @ Fulton Street Collective. "Three Blind Mice" by Art Blakey and the jazz messengers
IRIS is back again this time doing the Album three blind mice. This is a record that is seldom talked about in the messengers discography and we want to bring it’s brilliance to the city of Chicago.
Hitting With Mikey Ahearn's Octagyn
Excited to be playing with this incredible cast of Kats!
Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter: SuperBlue @ Space Chicago
Excited to be playing with Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter again. This time at Space in Evanston. We will be playing similar music to what we played at the Chicago Jazz Fest a little over a month ago.
Recording Tracks for Grammy Nominated Trombonist Steve Wiest Book "Leadology"
Having the opportunity to record tracks for this incredible new book by trombone legend STEVE WIEST! This is a dream come true!
Victor Garcia Sextet @ Navy Pier Chicago
Hitting with the great Victor Garcia Live at Chicago’s navy pier. It’s always a pleasure to play with such incredible musicians like Victor!
Trombone Masterclass @ Francis S. Parker School
Giving a Trombone Masterclass as Parker Private School in Chicago
Trombone instructor at the Northern Illinois jazz camp
Come back for my second year instructing at the NIU Jazz Camp!
CHICAGO JAZZ ORCHESTRA AT THE JAZZ SHOWCASE
Playing Lead with the Chicago Jazz Orchestra @ the Jazz Showcase
The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra Live @ Cantigny Park
This will be one of the greatest moments of my professional career. I will be preforming with the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra live @ Cantigny Park for one night only! This is a bucket list moment for me, a dream come true. It will be a night to remember, don’t miss it!
Recording IRIS First Album
Iris goes into the Studio to record our compositions, and beginning the process of producing our Debut Record!
Iris Tour Midwest Tour
IRIS TOUR Midwest tour consists of Performances in Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit, and many more. Stay on the Lookout for that!
Chicago Youth Symphony Jazz Orchestra Mentorship Gig
Under the direction of the great Pharez Whitted with Multiple Guest Artist
Shout Section Big band live anday’s jazz club
Hitting at Chicago’s own Andy’s Jazz Club
Shout Section Plays for the Kids
Shout section Big Band plays for the young children of Notre dame live @ Fitzgeralds on Earth Day Every year
Tom Garling Big Band
Another Performance with he Tom Garling Big Band in Downtown Chicago
Trombone Teaching Assistant/ Ensemble Director @ Birch Creek Jazz Camp
My First year working at Birch creek Summer Jazz Camp! Working with incredible individuals like Jeff Campbell, Lenard Simpson, Reggie Thomas, and many more.
Diego Rodriguez Big Band, Plays the Music of Diane Schuur & Count Basie
Playing at Fulton Street Collective. Diego is an incredible young drummer, with an outstanding Ensemble.