Ethan Swanson Quintet

The Ethan Swanson Quintet is a Reno-area jazz ensemble led by trombonist Ethan Swanson. The group features a distinct and textured sonic palette comprising Swanson on trombone, Jordan Taylor on guitar, Val Alexander Collins on vibraphone, Evan Reese on double bass, and Lukas Farias on drums. Known for bringing engaging live jazz to local performance spaces such as the Reno Little Theater, the quintet delivers a sophisticated blend of straight-ahead swing and rich collaborative interplay among its seasoned regional musicians.