Desmond Ng Quintet @ The Nash
Friday, July 11th 7:30 - 10:00
Desmond Ng was born and raised in Glendale, Arizona where he picked up the trombone at age ten. While he attended school in Arizona, he played with numerous different ensembles from various All-state groups, the Phoenix Youth Symphony, to the Young Sounds of Arizona under the direction of Barb Catlin and Eric Rasmussen. When he turned eighteen, Desmond moved to Los Angeles to attend school at California State University Northridge. Since his admittance to the school, he has been a member of the award winning Jazz “A” band earning top placements in the Monterey Jazz Festival, Downbeat Magazine, Next Generation Jazz Festival, and Reno Jazz Festival. Desmond has also held the principal trombone position in the CSUN Wind Ensemble and plays in multiple other ensemble including his own quartet. Recently Desmond was just awarded “Outstanding Senior in Music” from the entire music department which was determined by faculty vote.