Garuda Blue is a hip and premier jazz band of the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in authentic, high-quality jazz. Composed of the finest young jazz musicians around, the band prides itself in delivering high-quality, sophisticated, and authentic music. With slick original arrangements of well-known jazz tunes, burning solos, foot-stomping party music, as well as a youthful, fun, and hip attitude, the band brings good vibes and positive energy.   Garuda Blue is a tight knit group of friends with a creative edge and a unique sound Abe FOUNDER, PIANIST/ARRANGER, AND BAND LEADER Abe is the quintessential up and coming jazz musician in the Bay Area. Having been heavily involved in the local Bay Area jazz scene for years, he has collaborated with great local and national artists including the Thelonious Monk competition winner saxophonist Andrew Speight. He studied extensively under the tutelage of the legendary jazz pianist Peter Horvath. As both band leader and entrepreneur, he arranges many of the band’s musical arrangements and manages the band.   Patrick TRUMPET, VOCALS The youngest member of the band, Pat is the definition of a young prodigious talent. Since joining the band, he has more than proven his capabilities by a virtuosic mastery of the trumpet as well as his impressive vocal skills. He has been dubbed by many as “Chet Baker’s son” due to his uniquely stylistic trumpet playing and vocals that mirror a young Chet. His youthful charisma adds to his already impressive knowledge of music and contributes greatly to the band’s edginess.   Matt SAXOPHONE, FLUTE, CLARINET, EWI Matt is our “shredder” horn player. Having studied extensively under the tutelage of the great jazz saxophonist and educator Dann Zinn, he brings the highest level of technical mastery and style to the table. With his full and well-rounded sound on both the alto and tenor saxophones coupled with his suave presentation the band’s frontline is unmatched in quality. Matt is adept in the classic jazz sounds of swing and bebop, smooth jazz, as well as providing the much-needed support in pop and party music with his slick sax solos.   Danny UPRIGHT, ELECTRIC BASS Dubbed the “swingiest” bass player around and a veteran of the Bay Area music scene, Danny brings solid bass lines and attitude to the band. Danny regularly performs with local heavyweights including drummers Jason Lewis and Akira Tana. With an impeccable sense of time and virtuosic technique, Danny is the solid anchor of the band.   Evan DRUMS Evan can be found everywhere. A household name in the Bay Area scene and a top drummer, Evan holds down several gigs a week playing with some of the biggest names around. A versatile and experienced drummer, Evan is a master in the art of swing but can switch at a moment’s notice to bring down the house with some heavy-duty party music.