The Vancouver Community Jazz Combo (VCJC) is a small group of musicians providing a more intimate style of jazz performance. Consisting of a rhythm section and 3-4 horns, the ensemble also features a vocalist in many of its musical selections.

The VCJC 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.