Blue City started from Gregory Hillman’s Band in 2006 through the ideas of Gregory Hillman. It has now grown to include many other artists such as Doug Shreeve, Matthew Gainsley, and Riz.
A true American originating art form is performed live by Gregory
Hillman’s Band through out Southern California. Forming early in 2003,
Gregory Hillman’s Band has played regularly at various public and
private venues in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles Counties.
Frequent and positive feedback from the community, listeners, venue
owners, other musicians, and media resources have helped the band a
long it’s way from the very beginning. Even though we have help, live
performance is central to the band’s success. By playing the role of
the only Ventura County based Jazz Band that performs regularly at
various venues all over southern California, we have achieved dreams
that were not visible in the band’s first days. The band has always
been made up of top musicians residing in or near Ventura County. Now,
in 2004 the band is made up of top performing musicians, all with a
university level Jazz education, and years of professional experience.
Our musicians now include Nathan Morgan (Sax),
Zachary Morris (Drums), Kevin Ferral (Bass), Nick Rosen (Bass), Doug
Shreeve (Bass) and Gregory Hillman (Piano). Typically we play
instrumental music and with plenty of energy and groove. Gregory
Hillman has resided in Southern California since early 2000. He began
studying piano at the age of five, played in the Highschool Jazz band
and Choir at North Kitsap Highschool, studied at the University of
Washington, and at Olympic College in the North West on a full ride
piano scholarship. He has played with “Third World County”, the Dave
Carson quintet, Downbeat, Roy Hargrove, and now with his own band.