The Bay Area Composers Big Band, made up of composers from different backgrounds and experiences, draws on the influences of jazz, funk, latin music, hip-hop, electronica, classical and avante-garde music to create a diverse array of styles. The band has only been around for two years, but in that short amount of time has already played at the Hillside Club, been featured on KCSM's "In The Moment" with Jim Bennett, played to a sold-out audience at Anna's Jazz Island in Berkeley and headlined the Whale and Jazz Festival in Gualala.
The Bay Area Composer's Big Band draws the best from the large talent pool of SF Bay Area musicians. Recent participants include:
- Evan Francis — alto sax/flute
- Marcus Stephens — sax/flute
- Kasey Knudsen — alto sax
- Sheldon Brown — saxes/clarinets
- Michael Zilber — tenor sax
- Doug Rowan — bari sax
- Neil Levonius — trumpet
- Henry Hung — trumpet
- Darren Johnston — trumpet
- Aaron Bahr — trumpet
- Erik Jekabson — trumpet
- Dave Martell— trombone
- Adam Theis— trombone
- Rob Ewing— trombone
- Jeanne Geiger— trombone
- Chuck Bennett— bass trombone
- James Dubberley— bass trombone
- Jon Monahan — guitar
- Colin Hogan — piano
- Tommy Folen — bass
- Jeff Marrs — drums
- Eric Garland — drums
