RJB Lead Trumpet John Otten Selected for 2014 Grammy Band

Congratulations to our own John Otten for his selection as a member of the 2014 Grammy Jazz Band! (Read the full press release here).

John is the only student from Washington State to make the band. This is a tremendous accomplishment and we are VERY proud! Thanks to everyone who assisted John in making his successful audition recording as well.

Roosevelt Jazz Band director Scott Brown says: “John Otten has been a dedicated and hard working leader in our Jazz Program for four years. He’s an outstanding trumpet player. We’re all super-proud of John for making the 2014 Grammy Band!”