Role in band: Trumpet player

Born: 4/10/85

Birthplace: Cincinnati,OH

How long he's been a musician: 10yrs.

How long he's been with The Groove Hawgs: 3-4months

Equipment: Trumpet-LA Benge 3X
Mouth Piece-Warburton 5M

Biggest influences: Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Frank Zappa, Stevie Wonder, P-Funk, EWF, TOP, Chicago

Previous musical projects: Carnival Cruise Lines-Lead Tumpet

Other current projects: The Tao Jones www.myspace.com/thetaojones