Brian Choban

• Main Instrument: Trumpet
• Musical Education: Bachelors in Music, Illinois State University
•  Associates Degree, Joliet Junior College
• Favorite Jazz Artist or Group: Clifford Brown, Manhattan Transfer
• Favorite Jazz Piece: Take Five

Q. What do you like best about the Heartland Jazz Orchestra?

A. The orchestra has taken me to a new level in my playing. It has allowed me to play things I would never have played before, which reminds me of a quote by Ronald E. Osborn “Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow.” I also enjoy the fact that we are bringing the music out to the community and winning over new jazz fans every time we play.

Q. Other groups you play in or have played with?

A. Tony Barron Orchestra, Johnny K Orchestra, Prairieland Dixie Band, The Aristocrats, Ron Scott Orchestra, Jim Markum Swing Band, Al Pierson Big Band USA, and The Originals, He has also performed with the Bloomington/Normal Community band, Community Players Theatre (Bloomington) and his performed for weddings and played in the St. Johns Lutheran Church Brass Choir.

Q. Other interest or hobbies?

A. Computers, Football, Auto Racing, and of course spending as much time with my Wife and four children.