WES SMITH

SAXOPHONE, FLUTE, CLARINET

Wes Smith is an in-demand musician who has performed with world famous personalities including Stevie Wonder, Prince, Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke, Aloe Blacc, Michael Buble, Soul Legend Mr. Booker T Jones and Jazz Legend Mr. Poncho Sanchez, among others.

In 2014, Wes Smith was featured in the finale of the Oscar-nominated film 'Whiplash' and in 2013, Smith was blessed with the once in a life-time honor of performing with Mr. Booker T Jones at the White House, with President Obama and the First Lady in attendance.

Smith holds his Master's Degree in Jazz studies from the University of Southern California as well as his Bachelor's Degree in Music from the prestigious Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY.

DYLAN RYAN

DRUM

Born in Chicago, Dylan Ryan took full advantage of the city's musical offerings, studying with several of the Windy City's jazz legends as well as playing in the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra.  While earning his BA from DePaul University, Dylan was already touring and recording with indie rock bands and jazz combos.  Since then he has played on over 50 recordings and performed all over the world with multiple bands.  Most recently, Dylan's music has been featured in the LA Film Festival's Audience Award recipient I Am Thalente.

He has performed on the stages of such festivals as LA's FYF Fest, Austin's Fun Fun Fun Fest, and Chicago's Pitchfork Fest.

Dylan has been teaching drums for 15 years and has been on staff at several music schools including The Bloom School Of Jazz, and The Old Town School Of Folk Music.