Shane Maddox
Instrument: Baritone Sax, Alto Sax, Clarinet
Year Joined the Band: 2005
Favorite Esquires Tune: Harlem Nocturne, Song of the Volga Boatmen, Sing Sing Sing
Musical Influences: Lenny Picket, Benny Goodman, Charlie Parker, Jim Conti, Mike Brown, Serj Tankian
Studying / Profession: Studying Instrumental Performance/Jazz Studies/Commercial Music. I also Volunteer at Bert Lynn Middle School in Torrance as a teacher’s assistant for the Beginning Band. I give private sax/clarinet lessons as well.
Hobbies: Video Games, Playing/Writing/Inspiring Music
A Little Something About You: I knew I wanted to be a musician since I was thirteen. I have loved the journey so far and I cannot wait to experience what lies ahead of me. Some of my greatest accomplishments include marching in the 2007 and 2008 Tournament of Roses Parade with the Pasadena City College Honor Band, I have been the first chair alto saxophonist for my high school’s Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band during my Junior and Senior years, and I was the first place winner of the Esquires Music Foundation Scholarship Competition in the summer of 2008.
Best Part of Being an Esquire: I have the opportunity to play with some of the best musicians around. Being a part of the Esquires has taught me how to become a better sight-reader, performer and an overall better musician.