New Boston Brass member Jose Sibaja

Boston Brass write "We will miss you, Rich Kelley! Welcome, Jose Sibaja!"

"After an incredible 10 year run, Rich Kelley will be retiring from the group at the end of August this year. Rich’s incredible playing, stage presence, educational prowess and positive attitude have been an integral part of the success of Boston Brass. This ensemble has been solidly based on friendship from the beginning and Rich’s calm, sincere and loving demeanor has helped the ensemble flourish artistically and personally. We will miss him dearly!!! Rich is expecting a second child in September and retires from Boston Brass to spend more time with his family and explore other musical paths, most notable of these being a solo recording project. Rich will continue to be involved with Boston Brass as a producer and will participate in the Boston Brass Big Band projects as well.

"As sad a day it will be to say goodbye to an old friend, it will be equally exciting to start a new relationship with our new lead trumpet – Jose Sibaja. Jose has been playing with the Dallas Brass over the last few seasons and brings an incredible level of artistry, humor and personality to the Boston Brass. He is a native of Costa Rica and studied at the New World School of the Arts and at the University of Miami. As an orchestral player, Jose has held positions in the Miami Symphony, the Sinfonietta de Caracas and the Orquesta Sinfonica de Venezuela. Jose has been active in South Florida’s Latin music scene and is a member of Ricky Martin’s band. He has also recorded with Celia Cruz, Elvis Crespo, and Franco de Vita. Jose has performed on television on such shows as the Grammy Awards, The American Music Awards, The MTV Music Awards, Total Request Live, The Rosie O’Donnell Show, Late Night with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Saturday Night Live."

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