Gavin Rice

How long have you played the bass and saxophone?

I've been playing bass for 6 years now and ive been playing saxophone for 3 years

What other instruments do play?

Almost anything you can name, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Bass, Banjo, Piano, Violin, Saxophone, Clarinet etc

What ensembles have you been a part of?

Many professional jazz ensembles such as the Cameron Shave jazz orchestra and the Beantown Swing orchestra, and the 2020 Massachusetts All State jazz orchestra. I'm also in a Celtic band

What's your favorite jazz band memory?

Learning the baritone saxophone which was a totally new world of instrument, because I've always been a string player.

What have been your favorite songs from each year?

• Freshman year: Satin Doll

• Sophomore year: Moonlight serenade

• Junior year: American Patrol

Anything else you'd like to share?

"If you have to ask what jazz is, you'll never know." - Louis Armstrong