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Kenny Berger

Kenny Berger is a highly regarded, long standing presence on the New York jazz scene in a variety of capacities. Well known as one of New York’s top baritone saxophonists and composer-arrangers, with a wealth of experience in both small and large ensembles in a variety of jazz styles. Many years of experience as a teacher of arranging, composition, ensembles, saxophone and jazz history at the college and university levels. A jazz historian and journalist with a unique insider’s perspective. Performance and recording*credits Thad Jones

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Selmer Mark VI baritone-no low A Selmer model Q bass clarinet Endorser of Alexander Superial Reeds and Phil Barone Mouthpieces


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Andrew Green: Dime Dancing: The Music Of Steely Dan

Read "Dime Dancing: The Music Of Steely Dan" reviewed by Mark Sullivan


It is not hard to imagine jazz versions of Steely Dan songs, as they are rich in knotty harmonies and dark lyrics that belie their mainstream pop success. But you would probably have to be guitarist Andrew Green to imagine them arranged for chamber ensembles dominated by woodwinds and strings (as well as vocalist Miriam Waks and Green's guitar). Ironically, Green's dramatic departure from the iconic recordings grew out of his love for them: he was convinced that no rock ...

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Primary Instrument

Saxophone, baritone

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Clinic/Workshop Information

Various presentations depending on the context including improvisation, saxophone techniques, small and large ensembles, arranging, advanced jazz composition and various aspects of jazz history presented from an insider's viewpoint.

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Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Dime Dancing: The...

Shifting Paradigm Records
2020

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Sound Check - Jack...

Jazzed Media
2009

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Fast Track - Jack...

Jazzed Media
2006

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