Name:  Eddie Breitweiser

Main Instrument: Bass

Musical Education:  Private Studies w/ Jeff Johnson, Theory studies w/ Randy Huberman, summer studies with Jamey Abersold,  Basement Studies w/ my Dad

Favorite Jazz Artist or Group:   Christian McBride, Scott LaFaro, Don Ellis, Sun Ra, Rashaan Roland Kirk, Ornette Coleman

What do you like best about the Heartland Jazz Orchestra?   The opportunity these musicians, with Shaab’s leadership, have provided for me to improve, far beyond what I can do in my high school groups.

Other groups you play in or have played with?  My Dad’s jazz ensembles, Central Catholic High School Jazz Band I, II and the Jazz Ensemble, and too many rock bands to mention!

Other interest or hobbies?     My friends and family, travel, acting in plays, fishing and just kicking back!
Quotes from Eddie?  You’ve got to be straight with your taste.  Do everything you can to train your ear.  Know the rhythm, know the beat and always know the groove. 

As Dad says; “there are no wrong notes, but if one doesn’t seem to fit, just move it a half-step, then repeat it a few times until everyone knows you mean it”.