Alex Iles

Who is Alex Iles?

Alexander "Alex" Iles is an American musician who serves as a trombone and jazz instructor at the California Institute of the Arts and California State University, Northridge and has recorded and performed with many of the musical profession's most celebrated artists.

Alex Iles appears frequently as a recitalist, guest soloist and clinician with schools and organizations, including Indiana University, Oklahoma State University, the Disney Magic Music Days Program and his "alma mater", the Disney All American College Band. His successful career in many musical setting arises out of his active involvement in the musically diverse Southern California freelance performing and recording community.

Iles began his musical career while a student at UCLA. He has studied trombone privately with Roy Main, Ralph Sauer, Byron Peebles and Per Brevig. Since graduating from UCLA, he has gone on to become an in-demand trombonist and low-brass performer.