Eagle Harbor Jazz Ensemble
The Eagle Harbor Jazz Ensemble plays jazz standards in the Bainbridge Island and Poulsbo areas, and includes piano, bass, drums, guitar, and horns. A favorite on Winslow's main street playing the community's First Friday Art Walk each month in good weather, the group also plays in other public forums and private parties.
This group has flexibility; we can add a second trumpet, or have two guitars when the occasion needs them (usually, just one plays).
To inquire about booking the Eagle Harbor Jazz Ensemble, contact Mike Sellman. Whether you're planning an intimate get-together at your home, increased business attention at outdoor public fairs and events, a wedding reception, a work party at a restaurant, or a gala event, we'll be pleased to learn how we can provide the right kind of energy that will help make your event a big success.
Mike Sellman (bass, trumpet) is a Bainbridge Island resident, and has organized jazz groups on BI for more than two decades, including jazz at Island Music Guild/IMC.
Rick Hawkins (guitar) is a Bainbridge Island resident with a real talent for jazz guitar.
Brian Chambers (guitar) is a long-time Bainbridge Island resident who is especially focused on latin music, including bossa nova, samba, and others.
Mike Eaton (drums) has been playing drums in the Seattle area with various groups for over 40 years. His love for jazz has been his main focus for the last 10 years, including playing with the Eagle Harbor Jazz Ensemble as well as with the Steve Jones Trio and Eastside-based Pacific Cascade Big Band. His formal studies include private study with Mark Ivester as well as a participant at the Centrum Jazz Festival. Mike makes his home in Monroe, Washington.
Steve Jones (piano) has been playing jazz piano since 2008, and with the Bainbridge Island gang since 2008. He studied with Seattle's Dave Peck and Darin Clendenin.
Kevin Gilman (sax family, trumpet, flugelhorn, flute) taught music in the public schools for eight years. Kevin plays in three brass quintets, two rock bands and the Eagle Harbor Jazz Ensemble. Outside music, Kevin is a drywall contractor to the stars and has four sons who are all musical/musicians.
Chris Laughbon (trombone) is a Bainbridge Island resident with trombone chops that are a must-hear/must-see.