Tenor/Soprano:  David Becker has been the saxophone instructor at Cuesta College since 2001, after receiving his Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from the University of Florida. He spent several years performing around the world as band leader and sideman for many luxury cruise lines in addition to performing in many ensembles at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. In addition to his long-time relationship with the Royal Garden Swing Orchestra, David has performed with The Temptations, Manhattan Transfer, Smokey Robinson, Sam Rivers, and Marvin Hamlish, to name a few.

Baritone: Bob Sennett  is very well-known on the Central Coast as a composer and  an excellent musician. He moved to California in 1963 and began writing and performing for big bands, including Glenn Henry Orchestra and  Santa Barbara City College, in addition to  performing in bands backing Pat Suzuki and Jimmy Dean. Bob moved to San Luis Obispo in 1970 and  eventually retired from Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo so he could devote more time to composing and performing. In addition to playing baritone saxophone in the Royal Garden Swing Orchestra, he has performed with the Central Coast Swing Band and the Cuesta College Evening Jazz Band.

                                                                                                                                            Tenor/Soprano: Ron McCarley joined Royal Garden Swing Orchestra in 2011. He has been heading up the jazz program at Cuesta College since 2005, where they have received many awards since his arrival. Ron's focus is playing the saxophone, but is also proficient performing with his flute. He has performed in southern and central Calfiornia over the years and spends lots of time doing studio work. Ron is married and has 2 boys. When he's not busy with Royal Garden Swing Orchesta or playing with one of the  other local groups, he enjoys spending time at home with his family.