Justin Riley

Music: My introduction to music began at a very early age, compliments of my parents.  There was always something playing on the stereo at home, usually ‘70s rock – which is still one of two of my main listening genres. I began playing music, with the trumpet, at age nine.  I played in school bands, symphonic wind ensembles, church orchestras, brass quintets, marching bands, pep bands, and various jazz bands, continuing into college.  Jazz band, however, seemed to be where I found my niche.  I delved continually deeper into jazz and then blues – which is the second of my main listening genres.  I am very much enjoying playing in Loose Shoes as all of our selections are from those two categories.  And, after being away from playing for a few years, I had certainly forgotten how much fun it could be to play in a band.  I am very thankful to this group for the opportunity to play and have fun again.