Vaughn has been drawn to music ever since he was a young kid. He started out with piano lessons from his father, violin lessons, clarinet in school, and discovered his love of guitar as a young teenager. He fell in love with jazz when he reached college, and he’s been on that road ever since. 

As a guitarist, Vaughn has studied with Ben Wendel and Mike Moreno, and has been the leader of several bands. He recently recorded his debut album of original songs, titled “Along the Way,” with a quartet featuring Ruben Rogers on bass, Eddie Mendenhall on piano and Darrin Thomas on drums.

Vaughn built a reputation in the Fresno California music scene, constantly performing at the local gigs and venues prior to Covid. During the downtime, he focused on composition and practice. He’s written nearly 100 jazz songs and performs them regularly with various bands.

You’ll find Vaughn nowadays in San Francisco, performing at his own gig on Wednesdays at a bar in the Mission District, as well as popping up with groups across the city in various jazz bars and events. Check out his Instagram to listen to some of his piano compositions, watch his incredible guitar technique and catch where he’s playing next.