Trombonist | Educator | Arranger | Composer

"It could be in the trombone section, the classroom, or inside of his stylish arrangements; Peter Tijerina’s sterling musicianship burns brightly and points the way on all fronts."  -Michael Dease, renowned trombonist and educator

"Powerful patient jazz craftsmanship." -Dick Metacalf, editor at Contemporary Fusion Reviews

Photo of Peter Tijerina standing on a country road and holding a trombone. Wearing a blue shirt with a black tie and black slacks.

Peter Tijerina is a trombonist, educator, arranger, and composer. He has performed with the Sidewalk Stompers, Katie Flynn Cabaret, Lansing Symphony Jazz Band, Milonga and Son Dulce latin bands, Coeur d'Alene Symphony, and Olympia Symphony Orchestra. Peter currently teaches music at Lincoln College and his nonet currently (before pandemic) occupies a monthly residency at The Iron Post in Urbana, IL.

Peter is an Outside in Arts artist and reviewer for the Online Trombone Journal (OTG).

(Photo by Chris Brown Photography.)

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Upcoming Shows

Nickolas Kaplan DMA Recital @UIUC Music Building Auditorium - Sunday, April 7, 7:30 - 8:30 PM

 

Mateo Sanchez Master's Big Band Recital @UIUC Music Building Auditorium - Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 7:30 - 8:30 PM

 

More Upcoming Shows

  • Peter Tijerina Jazz Recital @UIUC Smith Memorial Hall, Room 25 (basement) - Saturday, April 22, 10:30 - 11:30 PM
  • Brazilian Ensemble @Krannert Studio Theatre - Sunday, April 30, 3-5 PM
  • Brazilian Ensemble @Seven Saints Annex (downtown Champaign, IL) - Thursday, May 4, 7-9 PM
  • Peter Tijerina Nonet (w/Vocals) @Downtown Monticello - Saturday, August 12, 5-7 PM

Past Shows

Peter Tijerina Quintet @Rose Bowl Tavern (for Catsnap Fundraiser) - Sunday, March 19, 2-5 PM

Peter Tijerina Quintet @Rose Bowl Tavern (for Catsnap Fundraiser) - Sunday, March 19, 2-5 PM

March 8: Peter Tijerina Quintet @Rose Bowl Tavern

March 8: Peter Tijerina Quintet @Rose Bowl Tavern

Feb 21: Sidewalk Stompers, Mardis Gras@Children's Museum of Illinois

Feb 21: Sidewalk Stompers, Mardis Gras@Children's Museum of Illinois

Feb 11: Peter Tijerina Quintet @Rose Bowl Tavern

Feb 11: Peter Tijerina Quintet @Rose Bowl Tavern

Newest Jazz Album Reviews

The Way of the Groove (Ben Patterson) Album Cover Art

The Way of the Groove (OTJ)- Ben Patterson (click image for review)

Chip Stephens Organ Trio album cover image

Allerton Park Suite - José Gobbo (click image for review)

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