The El Toro Jazz Band (or jazz ensemble) is a musical ensemble that plays all styles of jazz music. Jazz bands usually consist of a rhythm section and a horn section.

The rhythm section of a jazz band consists of a drumset, double bass or bass guitar, and usually at least one instrument capable of playing chords, such as a piano, guitar, Hammond organ or vibes. The rhythm section is the foundation for the band; it sets the feel for the piece.

The horn section consists of woodwind and brass instruments. Typical horns found in a “big band” include 4 to 5 trumpets, saxophones (2-3 altos, 2 tenors, and a baritone), 3-4 trombones, and a bass trombone. The saxophones sometimes also double on flute, clarinet, bass clarinet and soprano saxophone, the trumpets on flugelhorn, and the bass trombone on tuba.

El Toro’s Jazz band is the most in-demand group when it comes to representing El Toro music in the community. They have played at community events, grand-openings of stores, company parties and of course, at various competitions where they have achieved great success.

 Upcoming Performances:

Pre Festival Concert March 8, 2012 (Jazz I & II)

Irvine Jazz Festival March 17, 2012 (Jazz II only)

Trabuco Hills Jazz Festival April 21, 2012 (Jazz I only)

Coronado Jazz Festival May 12, 2012 (Jazz I only)

Prelude in the Park May 2012 (TBA)

End of the Year Concert May 29, 2012 & May 31, 2012 (Jazz I & II)