Elliot Deutsch

A Southern California native, Elliot Deutsch is quickly making a name for himself on the L.A. jazz scene as a bandleader, arranger and composer. Elliot Deutsch approaches big band music with a fresh and youthful perspective, merging contemporary harmony and modern grooves with classic textures and unbridled energy. This sound has earned him associations with some of the biggest names in the industry. Elliot Deutsch Big Band has appeared with such greats as Van Alexander, Patrick Williams, Sammy Nestico, Bill Holman, Ron Stout, Tierney Sutton, and Cheryl Bentyne.

”Deutsch brings the same sort of fresh perspective and exuberance that Harry Connick Jr. displays in the late 1980's. Weeknight Music is brilliant, balancing a healthy look forward with clear reminiscence on where Jazz came from; all from a young man who sports what may be one of the brightest young talents in Jazz.” -Wildy Haskell (Wildy's World)

“According to Deutsch's bio, he has performed with Solomon Burke, Bobby Rodriguez' Latin Jazz Band, B.B. King, Lalo Schifrin and Kenny Burrell, among others, none of which would lead one to anticipate a big-band date as captivating and resourceful as Weeknight Music

Primary Instrument

Trumpet

Location

Pasadena, CA

Willing to teach

Beginners

Credentials/Background

M.M. from California State University Long Beach in Jazz Studies B.A. from UCLA in Ethnomusicology/Jazz Studies I previously held a staff position at Caltech, teaching Jazz Improvisation, and directing the Caltech Monday Jazz Band. I am available to teach private lessons in Trumpet, Jazz Improvisation, and Jazz arranging and composition.