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Ethan Ostrow

Ethan's love for music began as a child, when his uncle introduced him to the music of Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and Amy Winehouse, among others. They would ride in his uncle's convertible blasting soul music. These incredible grooves and melodies have stuck with Ethan to this day.

In 8th grade Ethan's first teacher, Max Cowan, turned him onto jazz, introducing him to the album Testifyin' by pianist Benny Green. This swinging record, featuring Christian McBride and Carl Allen, got Ethan hooked.

Introducing Trumpeter Kellin Hanas

by Sanford Josephson
January 2, 2024

This article previously appeared in Jersey Jazz Magazine. As a four-year-old, growing up in Wheaton, IL, Kellin Hanas was a fan of the TV show, The Wiggles. “There were four Australian guys in colorful shirts, and they would sing songs," she recalled. “In one of their shows, they brought out this guy with a ...