The Vancouver Community Jazz Band (VCJB) is a non-auditioned musical ensemble consisting of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythm section. Musical selections include traditional jazz, swing, bebop, cool jazz, jazz rock, and others dating back to the 1930’s and 40’s.

The VCJB is under the direction of Mr. Neil Huss. He has nearly 25 years of music performance experience with all types of ensembles, including drum and bugle corps. Neil directs the ensembles of both the Jazz and Marching programs.

Neil studied at Roanoke College under former U.S. Army Pershing’s Own trombonist, Dr. Joseph Blaha, and spent several years teaching in the K-12 and higher education settings prior to the pandemic. In 2022, he relocated to the PNW and regularly performs on trombone and euphonium.