“Boston resident saxophonist Elan Trotman brings the sunshine into smooth jazz,” says SMOOTH JAZZ DAILY.
Please Note: Acclaimed Barbados-Born Saxophonist ELAN TROTMAN, has quickly become one of jazz's most thrilling and emotive performers as he continues to stand out and push boundaries as a composer, performer, teacher and recording artist. Trotman's playing, though inspired by Grover Washington, Jr., Kirk Whalum and Najee, displays his own fresh ideas and distinctive tone. Born and raised in Barbados, the native island of pop star Rihanna, and educated at the world-renowned Berklee College Of Music in Boston, Trotman approaches jazz in his own way. Blending Caribbean rhythms from his roots with skillful horn textures, his playing is full of surprises. Trotman has recorded and performed with a number of world-class musicians, including Roberta Flack, Jonathan Butler, Keiko Matsui, Johnny Gill, Jeffrey Osborne, Sheila E, Marcus Miller, Peter White, among others. Quintet Includes: MARK COPELAND (Keys); CHRISTOFF GLAUDE (Bass); ANTHONY STEELE (Drums); and DAN SAGHER (Guitar).