Christian “EZ” Ortiz is one of the most versatile and in-demand musicians in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex. Originally from Walnut Creek, CA, Christian’s musical foundation started with his loving parents who would sing to him daily, fostering an interest that led to piano lessons at age 5. At age 12, he began studying saxophone, clarinet, and flute with accomplished Stan Kenton alum, Mary Fettig, who taught him the value of learning each instrument as if it were his primary one.
In 2015, Christian graduated from the University of North Texas where he studied with Brad Leali. While at UNT, he recorded on an album with the renowned Two O’ Clock Lab Band and on two Downbeat Award-winning albums with the Latin Jazz Ensemble. From 2016-2018, Christian was chosen to be the lead alto and featured clarinet soloist for America’s favorite big band musical, IN THE MOOD! and completed two national bus tours of the US as well as two national tours of Australia. He has also toured in Europe, performing at the North Sea, Montreaux, and Umbria Jazz Festivals among others.
In addition to his private music lesson studio, Christian is the musical director of the electrifying Cumbia band Sabor Puro, and is an active performer/arranger with local legends Idoljob, and the prestigious party-band Downtown Fever.
As a solo performer, Christian’s mantra is to perform highly entertaining “music that moves”. #heelysax is a moniker that Christian uses when showcasing his passion and talent for both music and skating, with the mission of being so shamelessly joyful and silly that audiences are left inspired to similarly pursue what they are most passionate about in life. Christian and all his musical projects can be found on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and Tik Tok. @heelysax @saborpurocumbia @idoljobmusic @emeraldcitypresents
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