Biography
Caleb Elzinga is a tenor saxophonist from Grand Rapids Michigan. He graduated from Michigan State University with his Undergraduate Degree, and later Western Michigan University with a Master’s Degree in Jazz Performance. Learning from great saxophonists Professor Diego Rivera(MSU) and Dr. Andrew Rathbun(WMU), he is an experienced improvisor with a wide variety of influences. Having played in many projects performing Jazz, Rock, Funk, R&B, and Reggae, he is comfortable in many genres. While in school, he also had the opportunity to play and work with artists such as Christian McBride, Jon Faddis, Herlin Riley, Randy Brecker, Antonio Hart, and George Garzone.
Caleb has contributed to many groups and projects including Morgan James, May Erlewine, Von Kaiser, Blushing Monk, Benjaman James, Desmond Jones, and Melophobix to name a few. His improvisational style lends itself to high energy performances, and soaring melodies. While in the studio, he can be heard as both a soloist and a section player; willing to take chances in the collaborative elements of musical creation.
Caleb is currently working on his first album as a leader and looks to continue making music in as many avenues as possible.