Trombonist Marshall Gilkes is forging new grounds and receiving high acclaim from critics around the world. Born in Camp Springs, Maryland, Mr. Gilkes spent his childhood growing up in many different parts of the United States traveling with his father, a musician in the Air Force. After living and working in New York for twelve years, Mr. Gilkes currently resides in Cologne, Germany where he is a member of the WDR Big Band. In addition to his work as a leader, Mr. Gilkes has performed as a member of the internationally acclaimed Richard Bona Band, Maria Schneider Orchestra, Edmar Castañeda Trio , and the David Berger Jazz Orchestra. In addition he has performed with Billy Cobham, Dave Douglas, and the Village Vanguard Orchestra. He has taught and presented master classes at institutions around the world including The Banff Center, Berklee College of Music, and on behalf of the Juilliard School. In 2003 Mr. Gilkes was a finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition. Among his many album credits are two critically acclaimed solo releases: the Marshall Gilkes Quintet “Lost Words” and the Marshall Gilkes Quartet "Edenderry ". Mr. Gilkes has toured extensively throughout the world having performed at the Tanglewood Jazz Festival, Umbria Jazz Festival, Vienna Jazz Festival, JVC Jazz Festival, Telluride Jazz Festival, Panama Jazz Festival, Lincoln Center, Tokyo’s Orchard Hall, and the Moscow Conservatory. Mr. Gilkes is a graduate of The Juilliard School as well as Interlochen Arts Academy and is an artist for Edwards Instruments.