Guest Artists
The OHS Jazz Program has great tradition of bringing in guest artists and clinicians to work with our bands, and often share the stage. After all, when it comes to jazz, there is no better learning tool then listening to others play it. Here are some of the guest artists who have graced our stage...
Carl Allen, drums (2022)
Luis Bonilla, trombone (2015)
Don Braden, tenor saxophone (2008)
Marques Carroll, trumpet (2022)
Ron Carter, saxophone, vocals (2006-2013, 2019-2023)
Chicagoland Jazz Educators Big Band (2024)
Chicago State University Jazz Ensemble, 2021
Mark Colby, tenor saxophone (2016)
Kirby Fellis, trombone (2025)
Victor Garcia, trumpet (2017, 2020)
Tom Garling, trombone (2015)
Slide Hampton, trombone (2006)
Antonio Hart, alto sax (2007)
Heritage Jazz Orchestra (2019)
Jon Irabagon, saxophones (2019)
Shaun Johnson, trumpet (2014)
Lowdown Brass Band (2018)
Dennis Mackerel, drummer and leader of Count Basie Orchestra (2011)
Luke Malewicz, trombone (2015, 2010)
Ross Margitza, trumpet and piano (2011)
Shawn Maxwell, woodwinds (2007, 2023, 2024)
Rich Moore, reeds (2010)
NIU Steel Band (2023)
Mike Pendowski, saxophone (2006)
Pete Ellman Big Band (2017)
Bethany Robinson, bass (2023)
Vern Spevak, percussion (2007, 2015, 2024)
Todd Stoll, trumpet (2022, 2023)
Doug Stone, tenor saxophone (2025)
Liam Teague, steel pans (2020)
Reggie Thomas, piano, vocals (2015)
Don Tisch, guitar (2009)
Ian Torres, trumpet (2009)
Maddie Vogler, alto sax (2024)
Rodney Whitaker, bass (2014)
Jim Widner, bass (2008)
John Wojciechowski, saxophone (2013)