The Jazz Matadors
A four-piece jazz ensemble performing classic jazz, swing, and contemporary favorites for concerts, private events, and special occasions.
About us
The Jazz Matadors are a four-piece jazz ensemble featuring saxophone, piano, bass, and drums. The band performs classic jazz, swing, and contemporary favorites for concerts, private events, and special occasions. With many years of experience performing in different bands, studios, and live events, the members bring a professional and timeless jazz sound to every performance.
Band Members
BILL PIPES - Keyboards
Studied with Sacramento jazz legend Jerry Murphy while performing with high school and college jazz bands , He served as the original….
DAVE HOWARD - DRUMS
Performed throughout high school and college and as a contract musician in Sacramento and the Bay Area….
CRAIG SOLENBERGER - Reeds
Began playing saxophone in 1961, with Ted Webber at Arcade Middle School, and followed him to Mira Loma High School….
DAVID LICHMAN - Bass
Studied arranging and composition at Berklee College of music in the early 1970s. He has toured extensively on the East Coast…
Music
Refined Jazz Entertainment for Every Occasion.
David L. having fun with horses and music
David L. performing I Want You Back with Gabriela