Oregon-based drummer, Ken Mastrogiovanni, brings a unique sensibility and modern voice to the drums and music, making him a rising musician of his generation in his scene. Starting drum set at the age of eleven, his musical adventure was fueled by many important mentors, eventually leading him to recent performance opportunities as a sideman with such artists as Jaleel Shaw, George Colligan, Dick Oatts, Jim Rotondi, Roxy Coss, Clay Jenkins, Bruce Williams, Geoffrey Keezer, John Raymond, Remy Le Boeuf, Yoav Eshed, and the Redshift Trio.

Swing Shift Jazz Orchestra is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization committed to playing high quality, authentic big band jazz music. From traditional swing to bebop and contemporary compositions, we participate in and support concerts, festivals, workshops and educational activities that showcase the diverse styles and sounds of big band jazz.