Ernie Krivda

Ernie Krivda is one of Cleveland’s most accomplished, awarded and well-known jazz artists. In addition to performing and composing, Krivda is a committed jazz educator, holding the distinction of having been the first teacher hired by the Tri-C Jazz Studies program and was the former Artistic Director of the Tri-C Jazz Studies Program. Krivda began his official professional career in 1963 with the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra. During the 60s, he played in the bands of two Cleveland legends, organist Eddie Baccus, Sr. and guitarist Bill DeArango. www.erniekrivda.com