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 Zack Smith
Best known for his work with the
Dixie Power Trio (since 1992 – 8 CDs), Zack has been a full-time
professional trumpet player since graduating from the University of
North Texas in 1986. His writing credits include a jazz articulation
instructional book for high school and college big bands, and a number
of works for big bands, brass ensembles, and even orchestra. The Beltway
Brass Quintet is a project he began in 2003, with the help of Chas T. Peterson,
and performs in the Washington, DC metro area.
 Chas T. Peterson
Fellow North Texas classmate Chas
migrated to DC shortly after his old pal Zack. He's also a member of Quintessential
Brass Repertoire and plays a wide variety of gigs around town. He has written numerous
brass quintet & trio arrangements, and can also be heard on the QBR CD, a couple of
big band CDs, a gospel CD, and his own solo album.
 Kevin Grasel
Kevin is a hornist in the US Air
Force Band, where he plays regularly at Arlington Cemetery, the White House, and venues
throughout the DC region. Before his career in the Air Force, Kevin earned degrees
from Oberlin and Juilliard. Although Kevin was told at a young age that the horn is
not a jazz instrument, he likes to give it a go anyway with the Beltway Brass Quintet.
 Dan "Big Daddy" Haverstock
Dan has worked as a freelance
jazz trombone player for about 30 years in the DC/Baltimore region. Along
with countless show and variety bands, he has performed many times with the
Dixie Power Trio and as part of the New Line Brass Band. He has been a
regular member of the Zemer Orchestra in Baltimore, and is the leader of the Black
Sombrero Brass – the world's foremost Herb Alpert repertory ensemble.
 Tom Holtz
Tom is a retiree of "the
President's Own" United States Marine Band in Washington, DC. Since he's
not playing high-profile concerts at the White House or Sousa marches in parades anymore,
he keeps busy with Dixieland bands and other groups that need a great tuba bass
line. Tom studied music at Arizona State University.
Other Members and Favorite Subs
Christian Hinkle - Trumpet
Rob Vetter - Trumpet
Chris Erbe - Trumpet
Dan Orban - Trumpet
Davis Smith - Trumpet
Merry Beth Hall - French Horn
Kent Baker - French Horn
Jason Ayoub - French Horn
Roger Whitworth - French Horn
Tara Islas - French Horn
Lisa Maloney - French Horn
Doug Quinzi - French Horn
Alex Kovling - French Horn
Shane Iler - French Horn
Joe Jackson - Trombone
Harry Watters - Trombone
Todd Baldwin - Trombone
Ben Polk - Trombone
Andy Kochenour - Tuba
Jan Duga - Tuba
Bill Gray - Tuba
Allen Hall - Tuba
Gary Carper - Tuba
Willie Clark - Tuba
Karl Hovey - Tuba
DC Washington - Vocal
Byron McWilliams - Drums
Andy Hamburger - Drums
Steve Rosenheim - Drums
Anders Eliasson - Drums
Mike Flaherty - Drums
Kyle Smith - Drums
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