Originally from Santa Barbara, CA, Trevor Long has spent his life shaping his musical career through a balance of performance and teaching. He earned a Bachelor of Music in trombone performance, with an emphasis in jazz studies from Lawrence University and later a Master’s degree in jazz studies from Queens College in New York City, where he further refined his performance and improvisation skills under the instruction of Michael Mossman and Antonio Hart. Throughout his studies, Trevor learned from world-renowned teachers, including Ira Nepus, Loren Marsteller, Jim Miller, Nick Keelan, and Luis Bonilla.

Highlights of Trevor’s career include leading his own band and recording an album of original compositions titled Rawbone, playing lead trombone with Santa Barbara City College’s big band, Monday Madness, and completing a three-month bike-and-trombone tour across Europe, performing in Spain, France, Italy, and Austria. Along the way, his passion for performance and travel helped him build a diverse and dedicated following. His versatility as a performer has led to collaborations with a wide range of ensembles across genres—including jazz, Latin jazz, salsa, rock, funk, and reggae—in New York City, Santa Barbara, and the Bay Area. Notable groups he has performed with include the NYC-based salsa band Grupo Arcano and rock group Bad Credit, No Credit, the Santa Barbara reggae band The Rahkas, and the Bay Area’s Second Hand Funk—showcasing his adaptability and range as a musician.

With over two decades of teaching experience, Trevor has worked with students of all ages and skill levels. He has taught private trombone and trumpet lessons and served as an instructor at the Third Street Music School Settlement in New York City. For many years, he also taught trombone and improvisation at the Santa Barbara City College Summer Jazz Workshop and has led brass clinics for public schools across California.

Now based in Long Beach, CA, Trevor remains an active performer and dedicated educator, inspiring the next generation of musicians while continually pushing the boundaries of his craft.