Suite 103 Jazz Combo is originally based in Athens, GA, having its first meeting take place within the Percussion Suite of the UGA School of Music. The original members included Mike Gavrielides (bass), Eddie Jennings (tenor saxophone), John Phillips (guitar, piano, percussion), and Robert Turner (bass). Suite 103 has entertained for wedding receptions and other social gatherings performing a wide repertoire of swing and latin jazz standards.
Eddie Jennings, tenor saxophone
Eddie is currently a co-band director at J. E. Richards Middle School in Lawrenceville, GA. Previously, he was the director of band and choral activites for Montgomery County Middle / High School in Mt. Vernon, GA. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia and Jackson County High School. Eddie holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and has studied saxophone under Dr. Kenneth Fischer and Miles Adams. While at UGA, Eddie performed with the Redcoat Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Jazz Band I, Philip Glass Ensemble, and Revolution Saxophone Quartet. Professional affiliations include MENC, GMEA, PAGE, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.
Mike G., bass
Mike Gavrielides is currently a production assistant
at the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center.
He hold a Bachelor’s of Arts in Music Degree from
the University of Georgia. Mike studied electric bass
with Adam J. Nitti and has spent time playing in a
variety of bands in all styles of music. Currently he
also works with The Superlatives and sits in with
various others.
Robert Turner, drums
Robert is currently the itinerant band director for the middle schools of Barrow County. He assists with all band activites and directs all middle school percussion ensembles. In addition to Suite 103, Robert performs with the Northwinds Community Band and with the praise team for the First Baptist Church of Winder. Robert is a graduate of the University of Georgia and holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education. His professional affiliations include MENC, GMEA, PAS, and PAGE. Robert resides in Winder, GA with his wife Jennifer.