Brandon Mezzelo Jazz Band from Springfield, MO

This jazz group consists of 1 to 5 members depending on the clients needs. The band has an extensive repertoire of jazz standards (Miles Davis, Cole Porter, John Coltrane) as well as original and contemporary music. Brandon Mezzelo is a highly experienced and veteran performer, having traveled nearly all the European continent and played several jazz and blues festivals in the U.S. A professional jazz vocalist can be added if requested, to further enhance the listening experience. BIO Brandon Mezzelo ---- professional saxophonist and composer living and working in Springfield, Missouri. A Veteran of the U S Army Band, he has lived and played in Europe for over 10 years. Born in Peoria, Ill. He began his career playing with jazz and blues bands at the age of 16. After a brief apprenticeship with local bands and the legendary drummer Buddy Miles in Chicago, he joined the U.S Army band in 1992. During his service, he would be the lead tenor player for 3 Army bands; Würzburg, Bamberg, Weisbaden: Germany. He has traveled most of Western and Eastern Europe playing hundreds of concerts for large audiences. EDUCATION Parkview High School --- (Jazz band, Concert band and Music theory) Southwest Missouri State University --- (Concert and Marching band, Lab band, Jazz combo, Music education) U.S Army School of Music ---- (Music theory, Concert band, Jazz band, Jazz combo) University of Music, Würzburg --- (Jazz clinic and Masterclass, with Bob Minzter (93') and Jerry Bergonzi (94') MIssouri State University --- (Music education, Jazz band, Jazz combo, Principal tenor saxophonist) Franz Liszt Academy of Music Budapest (Clinic & Education) WEBSITE https://brandonmezzelo.my.canva.site/