Etienne Stoufflet
Pasadena
Summary
Versatile professional with extensive experience in performance, music arrangement, and live sound engineering. Known for strong collaboration with artists and driving performances.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Horn Section Leader
Tank and The Bangas
01.2023 - Current
- Structured, arranged, and developed parts for complex and dynamic songs for saxophone, flute, trumpet, and trombone.
- Organized sectional rehearsals for Jazz Fest 2024 to improve overall ensemble performance.
- Created, arranged, and produced the intro for Jazz Fest 2024
Live Sound Engineer
International Musicians League - Nola Dukes
New Orleans
01.2022 - Current
- Configured and calibrated sound equipment to ensure optimal audio performance during live events.
- Collaborated with artists to understand their sound preferences and deliver tailored audio experiences.
- Coordinated with wedding planners on song preferences, setup design, and audio levels
- Played saxophone while running monitors and FOH - an incredible feat
Musical Performer
Tank and The Bangas
New Orleans
01.2013 - Current
- Performed at numerous festivals including Bonaroo, Coachella, and Lolapalooza, Essence Fest, Jazz Fest, Festival International de Louisiane, and Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (crowd of 25k).
- Performed at Blue Note (NY, LA, JP) alongside Estelle, Lalah Hathaway, James Poyser, J Ivy, Ledisi, Anika Rose, Chantae Cann, Rhapsody, Stuts, Amber Navaran, Louis Cato, and Jane Handcock.
- Performed on stage with Greg Phillinganes, Dawn Richard, Cory Henry, Pj Morton, Big Freedia, Teedra Moses, Preservation Hall, Musiq Soulchild, and Alex Isley.
- Performed at notable venues such as Red Rocks, The Gorge, 1st Ave, 930 Club, Thalia Hall, The Bomb Factory, Brooklyn Steel, The Fillmore, and Tipitinas.
- Performed at the National Theatre of Cuba w/ Cimafunk
- Performed at the World Expo on behalf of the United States Embassy in Dubai
- Toured with Cory Henry, The Revivalists, and Trombone Shorty.
- Performed at Disney World for the opening of the Tiana's Bayou Adventure
- Performed on multiple Jam Cruises
Freelancer
Myself
New Orleans
01.2009 - Current
- Recorded saxophone for Grammy-nominated album "Red Balloon" in 2023.
- Served as opening act for three shows with The Raconteurs in 2019.
- Performed with cult favorite King James and The Special Men from 2016-2020 - a New Orleans RNB band that covered Fats Domino, Dave Bartholomew, Neville Brothers, and Professor longhair.
- Managed and organized music for my band, performing approximately 75 to 100 shows annually from 2009 to 2012.
- Produced and recorded saxophone for Tank and The Bangas, Mckinley Dixon, Vegas Cola, Maggie Belle, King James and The Special men, Jess Joy, and Luke Winslow King
Education
High School Diploma -
New Orleans Center For The Creative Arts
New Orleans03-2013
Some College (No Degree) - Music Performance
University of New Olreans
New OrleansSkills
- Music arrangement
- Sound engineering
- Live performance
- Punctual
- Fluent in Logic 11, Kontakt, Arturia, Waves, Flow Motion, and X-air software
- Jazz improvisation
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
Grammy Nominated for Best Progressive RNB Album 2023
Affiliations
music production, reading political science, and chess
Timeline
Horn Section Leader
Tank and The Bangas
01.2023 - Current
Live Sound Engineer
International Musicians League - Nola Dukes
01.2022 - Current
Musical Performer
Tank and The Bangas
01.2013 - Current
Freelancer
Myself
01.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
New Orleans Center For The Creative Arts
Some College (No Degree) - Music Performance
University of New Olreans