Jan’s experience on the flute spans over twenty-five years. She began playing as a young girl and her studies included classical training.

Currently Jan is part of the flute and guitar duo, Rusty and Jan and their partnership has lasted for 10 years.  She is also part of 1st Names Only with Rusty Crowell and Tom Harwell.  She is the principal flutist of the Tri-County Symphonic Band. In addition to flute, Jan plays saxophone and is a member of the Pennsport String Band.

Jan records and performs with various other artists in the South Jersey and Philadelphia area.  She is a proud supporter of the Philadelphia Folksong Society, the Philadelphia Area Songwriters Alliance (PASA), and many other area organizations.