Ron Kieper Jazz Ensemble

Our group provides a wonderful ambience for any private party or other special occasion. There is just something about a live jazz group that offers a level of class and sophistication that cannot be matched by other styles of music. We will always show up early for setup, dress the part, will only take very brief 5-10 minute breaks for each hour of performance, and will be kind and courteous to you and your guests.

A native of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, Ron Kieper began playing the alto saxophone at the age of 12. Throughout his over 20 years of playing, he has not only performed extensively throughout the Inland Northwest with a variety of musical groups, but he has also written and arranged 4 pieces for jazz ensemble (two of which won the Eastern Washington University Jazz Arranging Competition in 2001 and 2002). In addition to this, he has also written 20 original songs for his active jazz quartet.

Ron is an instructor for the Spokane All-City Jazz Ensembles and has acted as a jazz clinician, adjudicator for the Idaho Solo & Ensemble Festival, and has maintained a studio of aspiring young saxophonists as a private instructor where his students are continuously ranked among the top high school saxophonists in the state of Idaho while performing at various venues locally several times each month.

When Ron is booked, expect nothing but pure professionalism, making every occasion a lasting memory. Playing a wide variety of tunes, from Jazz standards, to originals, the Ron Kieper Jazz Ensemble is sure to give a lasting impression.

We can work with whatever you have!