I play with Monster Big Band, The Atlantics, Dale Watson, The Jazz Charlatans, The Austin Symphony Big Band, Times Ten, Steady, Mariachi Cielo de Austin and Mariachi Alas de Oro.
Influences
Barack Obama, Harvey Pittel, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Stan Getz, Bill Evans, Sonny Rollins, Johnny Griffin, Eddie Daniels, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, Michael Brecker, Marcel Mule, Luiz Bonfa, Kneebody, Steely Dan, Cannonball Adderley, Pepper Adams, Kenny Dorham, Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson, Benny Golson, Lee Morgan, Bob Wills, Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan, Rage Against the Machine, Fishbone, Howard Shore, Danny Elfman, Oingo Boingo, Gustav Mahler, Franz Liszt, Nick Brignola, Gabriel Pierne, Eugene Bozza, Phil Woods, Dexter Gordon, Joshua Redman, Chris Potter.
I was born into a family of East Coast Italians in 1972. We moved from New Jersey to Arlington, Texas when I was six years old. I started playing the saxophone in middle school and have been addicted to music ever since. I was a band geek all the way! My high school sweetheart wasn't however, so that kind of elevated me a little. After graduating from high school, I moved to Austin to pursue a career as a slurpee technician at the 7-Eleven on M.L.K. and Guadalupe. In my spare time I attended the University of Texas where I received my Bachelor of Music (saxophone performance,'96) and Master of Music (jazz studies,'03) degrees. I've performed with the Nova Saxophone Quartet, The Austin Symphony, Austin Lyric Opera, Bob Brookmeyer, Mike Stern, Eddie Daniels, Conrad Herwig, Kenny Rogers, Dick Dale, Olivia Newton John, Julie Budd, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, Frankie Valli, Manhattan Transfer, Frank Sinatra Jr., Tommy Tune, the Guy Lombardo Orchestra, Asleep at the Wheel, Dale Watson, Charlie Sexton, Rick Trevino, Marvin Hamlisch, Linda Eder, Donald Sinta, The Tony Campise Big Band, and the Unites States Air Education Training and Command Band (Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio).
I also double on flute and clarinet in community theatre pit orchestras and recording sessions. Additionally, I've been playing the guitarron with a mariachi band and I'm having a blast! Currently I'm teaching Applied Saxophone, Applied Clarinet and Music in Contemporary Life at Prairie View A&M University. I also teach Music Theory, Applied Woodwinds, Jazz Band and Mariachi Ensemble at St. Edward's University.
When I'm not playing music I like to bash mimes with Shakes the Clown and Nico, the woodchuck that juggles. I resisted MySpace for as long as I could. Eventually, as my friend Beer witnessed, I was accosted by vicious gnomes and forced at wand-point to build my profile! My musical experiences have been very eclectic. I will continue to post recordings I've done with some of the more unique groups I've played with over the past several years.
This is the St. Edward's University Mariachi Ensemble, also known as Mariachi Alas de Oro. Georgia from Victor Engel on Vimeo.
Georgia with Monster Big Band at Ruta Maya 1/4/09. Dancers from Victor Engel on Vimeo.
Mint Julep with Monster Big Band at Ruta Maya 1/4/09.
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
Hi there, we're stopping by to let you know that we're playing a big show in Austin on May 30th at Antone's! We're giving away a ton of free stuff including a private party invite, CD's, shirts, and more on Do512.com.
Your profile doesn't allow HTML so here is the link that you will need to get the event: http://bit.ly/lzTdN - just copy and paste that into your browser and don't forget to click "I Like It" on the Do512 listing to enter to win :)
Groove Daddy is playing in town next weekend. We have two gigs one on Friday and one on Saturday. The Friday gig is an early gig for you early birds. Both Venues are restaurant for those of you who do not like the "club" atmosphere. Please come out and lend us your support.
Thanks Anthony
Friday 7pm to 10pm Iron Cactus 10001 Stonelake Blvd. Austin, TX 78759 Tel: 512.794.8778 http://www.ironcactus.com/north-austin.asp
Saturday 9:15pm to 1:15pm Cool River 4001 Parmer Lane Austin, Texas 78727 Main: 512-835-0010 http://www.coolrivercafe.com/home.php?c=3
Just wanted to drop a line and say check out my debut album "Blueprint of Soul" which is now available! It is the funk! You listen to it for free at www.teddypresberg.com
Also, please keep in touch by signing up to my email list... You can do so at my website or just send me your email address.
Hey wHATS THE dEAL? thank you for adding me...Stop by my page when you get some time...let me know if you like what you hear..i will be posting new music and videos..~1~ and yes i am bringgin the real...and not that boo boo!(just that i would add that in there) lol 8020 fo sho Doctor beats AKA Christian Mitchell
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Thanks so much! I wish you could come out too! I saw that you played with Dale on news 8, that's awesome! I want u to come play with us! We rehearse this Tues night, let me know if you're free! We have some gigs in March and are being considered for SXSW so if you're not playin with Dale, I would love for you to maybe play with us! Hope to see you soon and have fun tonight!
Hey, Y'all! ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT! The Austin Music Poll is out and I need your vote! I'm looking at best new band, best country, best bluegrass, and misc instrument (fiddle, of course)! Here is the link: www.austinchronicle.com/feedback/musicpoll/08/ Thank you for your support. Hope to see everyone at The Ruby Jane Show. -Ruby Jane
