Flute

Teresa Sandragorsian is a jazz flutist residing in Austin, TX. She graduated from  Texas State University with a B.M. in Flute Performance and an M.M. in Jazz  Performance under the tutelage of Dr. Adah Jones and Russell Haight. She has performed in a wide variety of ensembles ranging in genre and style including as  second flute in the Valley Symphony Orchestra, flutist for the woodwind quintet  Spectrum Winds, bandleader in her own Latin jazz group Grupo Candela,  member of Salsa del Rio ensemble, and several jazz combos. Teresa was also a  winner of the 2022 Jazz Masterclass competition at the National Flute Association convention where she performed in Chicago. Teresa can be seen  performing and teaching in Austin, TX.

Bass

Daniel Racer is a composer and bassist living in Austin Texas since 2018. He  teaches private bass, composes for local, regional and national groups and  ensembles and is a full-time trainer with Travis County Elections. He has been  involved in multiple bands in the Austin Area including the SoCo Jazz Collective,  Slowly Grace, Miller Creek Crowd and the Side Saddles.

Drums

Shawn Bohrer is a drummer living in Austin, TX. Growing up in Colorado, he discovered his passion early on, honing his skills while marching in one of the nation’s leading high school drumlines at Ponderosa High School. Over the years, his versatility on the drum set has allowed him to perform with a wide variety of groups across multiple genres. While his college years were spent immersed in the Denver and Boulder punk rock scene, his move to Austin expanded his repertoire to include rock, blues, country, and, of course, jazz. Today, Shawn can be found performing regularly throughout the year in local jazz combos, at weddings, and subbing for various bands across the Austin area.

Guitar

Austin native Saul Hernandez-Trejo is a guitarist, composer, and arranger  known for his versatility across classical, jazz, and Latin styles. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Texas State University, where he  studied classical guitar under Mark Anthony Cruz. Saul performs regularly  throughout Austin with various ensembles, including his jazz quartet, the SoCo  Jazz Collective. Outside of performing, he directs the classical guitar program at  Covington Middle School, inspiring the next generation of young musicians.