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Former Band Member: Ruben Salcido, Lead Alto Saxophone

Ruben was born in Crockett, California, grew up in Northern California, and majored in software engineering at University of Nevada. He worked in Europe for two years as a software engineer for his own consulting company and currently resides in Pacifica, where he continues his work in software engineering and performs as a freelance musician.

Ruben has studied saxophone with Joe Henderson, Mel Martin, and John Purcell.

Ensembles he has performed with include College of San Mateo Night Band (lead alto) and a rock-fusion band called Emergency. He has performed both classical and jazz music many times at the Pacifica Arts & Heritage Concert Series. He plays Sunday nights in Enrico’s Restaurant in and leads his own 10-piece band in and around Pacifica.

Ruben has two adult sons and one grandson, one ex- and one current wife.