Meet The Band

Troz

Guitar

A native of Clinton, Connecticut, Troz is a seasoned guitarist whose passion for music is only rivaled by his love for Christ. With a mastery of Blues, Rock, Funk, Fusion, Jazz, CCM, Gospel, and Reggae, he defies genre boundaries to create a sound as dynamic as his faith. From the East Coast to the West, Troz has shared the stage and studied with legends like Buddy Guy, Ritchie Blackmore, Scott Henderson, and Dave Hill. A Guitar Institute of Technology graduate at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, he later mentored students at MI and served in the music department at Hollywood High. Today, Troz founded 'Jam On & The Truth.' AKA JOATT.

Rooted in Laguna Niguel, California, Troz shares life with his beloved wife, Noushin, and their incredible children, Armon and Laila. Life would not be complete without Mari Fay and Gia; Troz continues to merge his love of guitar with the gospel, using music not just as art but as a powerful tool for apologetics and sharing the truth of Christ. He is aiming to get his MA (Master Apologetics) at Biola in the near future.

www.Troz.me,  bio.site/troz

Ewin Grace

Drums

Originally from Texas, Ewin began his gigging life in some of the BBQ joints and Western bars where Willie Nelson got his start, later playing Classic Rock and then Jazz. He played with Ornette Coleman’s piano-playing, blues-singing sister Truvenza “Trudee” Coleman, in The Golden Earring club in Fort Worth and with Mack Goldsbury, David Fathead Newman, Day Kelley and other Ray Charles alums in jazz clubs in Dallas-Fort Worth during and just after high school. 

Later he was a Percussive Arts music major at the University of North Texas. He then moved to New York City where he gigged widely and studied weekly with Elvin Jones, drummer of the John Coltrane Quartet. Ewin is a pastor and lawyer and loves music of most all genres, but his first love is Jesus Christ. He has done musical missions work, sometimes taking worship teams to Asia, including one summer playing and preaching (in translation) in every major prison in Taiwan, except for one – the most notorious and allegedly brutal institution where westerners are not allowed to visit. Currently, as always, Ewin loves sharing God’s incomparable gift of music at every opportunity.

Ed Alabran

Bass/Vocals

Ed’s love for music began early, inspired by his mother—an accomplished violinist and pianist. Though his childhood piano lessons ended abruptly, his passion for music endured. In school he joined the choir and an elite vocal ensemble, later touring with a church choir to venues like Sea World.

Years later, when his singles group needed a worship leader, Ed picked up a guitar and began learning songs from the Rejoice In Jesus Always songbook. That launched a lifelong calling. He has since led worship in multiple churches.

Ed’s journey with the bass guitar began unexpectedly when worship leader Chris Falson handed him a bass guitar and said, “you’re it!” The bass became his primary instrument—one he finds creatively fulfilling and consistently challenging. He’s played alongside artists like Chris Falson, Gary Arthur, and Sam Park.

A former pastor, Ed is deeply committed to ministry, serving in church planting, worship development, counseling and pastoral care. He currently leads a men’s group and ministers through an apologetics-focused band. Outside of the ministry, he’s a cybersecurity firm partner who enjoys traveling, sailing, motorcycles, cycling, percussion, and family time.

Buzz Garwood

Vocals/Guitar

Buzz’s journey with music began before he was even born, with his father, a snare drummer and marching band instructor, drumming rhythms on his mother’s stomach. By age eight, Buzz was already tapping on everything with drumsticks, and his passion for rhythm only grew. After scraping together a makeshift drum kit with friends, he eventually bought his first set and started playing in local bands. His high school band Reliance performed over 50 gigs, including opening for The Altar Boys.

As Buzz’s musical interests expanded, he began teaching himself guitar and quickly became a worship leader at his church youth group. This led to opportunities such as producing an album to fund his college education and a position as high school lead worship leader at Forest Home Christian Conference Center. 

Later, Buzz became an elementary music teacher for four years while continuing to serve as a worship leader and camp drummer. Today, he remains active in the Southern California music scene as a rhythm guitarist, singer,  and guest worship leader -- all driven by his love for God, music, and connecting with others.