A Powerful History of Musicianship
The Reno Jazz Orchestra proudly honors the musicians who shaped its sound, spirit, and legacy. Our Emeritus and In Memory roster celebrates the artists whose talent, mentorship, and passion helped build Northern Nevada’s jazz community. Their contributions continue to inspire every performance, reminding us that the RJO stands on the shoulders of extraordinary musicians who gave their hearts to the music.
| Tony Savage, Co-founder-Leader |
Drums |
| Doug Coomler |
Saxophone |
| Ron Legg |
Saxophone |
| Lori Ponton (Rodriguez) |
Saxophone |
| Ron Starr |
Saxophone |
| Chris Hanson |
Saxophone |
| Frank Perry |
Saxophone |
| Lawerence Connell |
Saxophone |
| Brian Landrus |
Saxophone |
| Mauro DiGioia |
Saxophone |
| Chris Casaceli |
Saxophone |
| Jonathan Phillips |
Saxophone |
| Peter Epstein |
Saxophone |
| Mark Curry |
Trumpet |
| Maurice Montgomery |
Trumpet |
| Andy Wilson |
Trumpet |
| Andrew Woodard |
Trumpet |
| Larry Engstrom |
Trumpet |
| Julien Knowles |
Trumpet |
| Joe Cadena |
Trombone |
| Dean Carter |
Trombone |
| Rich Lewis |
Trombone |
| Cody Forcier |
Trombone |
| Frank Rusco |
Trombone |
| Grady McGrannhan |
Trombone |
| Peter Supersano |
Piano |
| Angelo Monroy |
Piano |
| Kris Landrum |
Piano |
| Joey Berger |
Guitar |
| Joe McKenna |
Bass |
| Sam Minaie |
Bass |
In Memory
| Larry Stoffel |
| Roger Hogan |
| John Beckman |
| Terry Burns |
| Jack Caudill, Co-founder |
| Frank Falcioni |
| Dent Hand |
| Bill Hecht |
| Mack McGrannahan |
| Dickie Mills |
| Leonard Neidhold |
