In 1991 Matt Niess pulled together a group of trombonists from Washington, DC, a region celebrated for its deep and diverse community of musicians. The result was the formation of The Capitol Bones. Nineteen years later the group has an international reputation and is described as being "innovative, progressive, and rich with tradition". The Capitol Bones have performed around the U.S. as featured artists/clinicians at the International Trombone Festival in Nevada, New York, Illinois and Utah, The International Association of Jazz Educators Conference in CA, as well as many universities and conservatories throughout the nation. The Capitol Bones perform, educate and share a love of trombone, jazz and music for the performer and the serious listener.
The Capitol Bones are sponsored by Antoine Courtois Trombones.

Band
Matt Niess-Trombone
Jim McFalls-Trombone
Jay Gibble-Trombone
Jerry Amoury -Bass Trombone
Jeff Cortazzo-Bass Trombone

Tony Nalker-Piano
Jim Roberts-Guitar
Regan Brough-Bass
Steve Fidyk-Drums