Biography

Caleb Elzinga is a tenor saxophonist from Grand Rapids Michigan. He graduated from Michigan State University 2015, and Western Michigan University 2018 Jazz Performance. Learning from great saxophonists Professor Diego Rivera(MSU) and Dr. Andrew Rathbun(WMU), he is an experienced improvisor with a wide variety of influences. Having played in many projects of diverse genres; Jazz, Rock, Funk, R&B, and Reggae, and Popular music, he is comfortable in many different musical environments. While in school, he had the opportunity to play and work with artists such as Christian McBride, Jon Faddis, Herlin Riley, Randy Brecker, Antonio Hart, Peter Erskine, and George Garzone.

Caleb has contributed to many groups and projects including Morgan James, May Erlewine, Blushing Monk, Benjaman James, Desmond Jones, and Melophobix to name a few. His improvisational style lends itself to high energy performances, and soaring melodies. While in the studio, he can be heard as both a soloist and a section player; willing to take chances in the collaborative elements of musical creation.

Caleb is currently working on his first album as a leader and looks to continue making music in as many avenues as possible.

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