John Rinaldo
John Rinaldo, Trumpet – A Graduate of the University of Illinois, Rinaldo taught at Eagle Rock High School and developed outstanding heavy class bands with many fine soloists. He established Sun- day Jazz Nights at Eagle Rock where many pro jazz players came and sat in with, or were featured along with the Eagle Rock bands. Rinaldo was also a fine jazz trumpet player in LA and authored the text Jazz Beginnings, a class method for teachers.