orn in San Angelo, Ornelas originally learned to play the piano at age 7 and saxophone at 12. Following his experience with gospel groups and school-based jazz bands, Ornelas began playing regularly at clubs around San Angelo before graduating high school. After spending his 20s refining his act through numerous festival and club performances in West Texas, Ornelas now lends his talents to the live music capital, where you can see him play three to seven times a week.