kristianwoods

ABOUT

Kristian woods is a professional trumpet player. He has played in many groups that include, but are not limited to the following: U.C. San Diego Big Band, Mt. Hood Community College Big Band, San Diego City College Big Band, Joe Marcinkiewicz Big Band, New Horizon Big Band and the Thara Memory Big Band, too. Woods has played over 300 shows with the Fabulous Mar Dels. Woods has also played on 100's of performances with the Norman Sylvester Band. Kristian Woods has Played and recorded with Grammy nominated Patrick Lamb, and Merle Haggard's saxophonist: Renato Caranto. Kristian Woods can read, as well as write music for wind instruments.

Screen name:: kristianwoods
Member since:: Sep 19 2016; Active within 2 weeks
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 35
Gigs played:: 50 to 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 1 night a week

Influences

Kristian Woods was influenced by Luis Armstrong, Al Hirt, Dizzy Gillespie, and musicians that came before him. Kristian Woods has studied under the following horn-men: Flip Oakes, Frank Glasson, Les Kepics, the late Roger Woodall, and once Mt. Hood Community College music director, Larry Mc Vey.

Kristian Woods owes much gratitude for the valuable experiences on stage with the late Jimmy Cheatham and his lovely wife Jeannie. Woods gives strong Kudos to the late composer and pianist, Calvin Jackson. Kristian admired the man, and fondly remembers the times they spent together at the Cheatham jam sessions. On those nights, Calvin Jackson, would often sit with Kristian and share stories of the way things used to be.

Kristian Woods' Influences would not be complete without a sincere mention of Leroy Vinnegar, Mel Brown, Ron Steen, Ralph Black, Paulette Davis, Glenn Lane, and many others that he shared the evening hours with.

Kristian Woods first teacher was a Mr. Lloyd Bader. "Bless his dear soul," said Kristian. "He was a good teacher, too." As a young boy, Kristian played alongside Lloyd Bader and his Hammond Organ, and they entertained throngs of old folks at the senior centers, and for gatherings at the Elks Lodge. Songs like: Harbor Lights, Five-Foot-Two, Dinah, and Dream. Kristian was quiet and reflected... "The world has moved on and forgotten about great teachers like Lloyd Bader, but I never will." All of the afore mentioned musicians have touched Kristian's life in some way, and he says it's important to acknowledge them and to grasp the ephemerality of life.
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