Results for "Saxophone"

Swedish Moose Mob Brass Band

Swedish Moose Mob Brass Band – a gathering of Sweden's most brilliant brass and percussion players, united in a musical force that charish outpu and energy rather than perfection.

Hear, blaring trumpets meet resonant trombones, a sousaphone whose deeply grooving tones resemble the heavy breathing of the earth, saxophones crying out their lament while the drums, sweaty and relentless, drive the music forward like a primal force.

With some of the country's most renowned horn players leading the way, you are guided into a world where the music is not only heard – you can feel it!

Brandon W. Mejia

Brandon W. Mejia is a Newark, New Jersey-born saxophonist whose musical voice draws from jazz, R&B, Afro-Caribbean music, and the sounds of his Salvadoran and Ecuadorian heritage. A graduate of Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts, where he studied Jazz Performance, Mejia approaches improvisation as both a continuation of tradition and a space for personal and cultural expression.

Growing up in Newark, a city with a deep jazz history, Mejia developed a strong connection to the music’s legacy while drawing inspiration from artists such as Charlie Parker, Roy Hargrove, and musicians across contemporary R&B and Latin music. His playing reflects an interest in blending jazz language with groove, melody, and the rhythmic traditions of the African and Latin American diasporas.

Michael Jenner

Born: August 6, 1979

Michael Jenner’s music builds on a foundation of hard bop and classic soul, brimming with a joyful, playful spirit; his deceptively simple tunes reveal hidden wrinkles that give way to exhilarating, free-flowing improvisations that have been described as "intense" (OffBeat) and "graceful"(N.O. Times-Picayune).  

Raised in Pittsburgh, New Orleans has been Jenner’s adopted hometown since 1997. The city’s deep musical roots, warm community and inspiring music scene have all deeply shaped his music and personal philosophy.  

Onion

Active since: 2017

Onion is a jazz fusion quintet that mixes elements of jazz, funk, rock, and hip-hop to
create a unique sound and exhilarating musical experience. Onion layers a distinct
melodic blend of electric guitar, saxophone, and vocals upon a rock solid foundation of
drums, bass, and keys. The band writes original music rooted in grooves and complex
rhythms that make the mind (and body) want to dance.
Onion's sound is inspired by classic fusion groups like Return to Forever and
contemporary jazz artists like Nate Smith, Nubya Garcia, and Michael Mayo. Onion
formed in Portland, Oregon in 2018 and has since performed at various music venues,
private events, and festivals throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Mark McKergow

Mark McKergow is one of the most versatile jazz saxophonists in Scotland. He’s played everything from New Orleans, swing, bop, big band to free improvisation, writes for UK Jazz News and currently performs with the Lauders Big Band and Shunpike Social Club, as well occasional shows with his own quartet. He is also a recovering (nearing retirement) physicist and management consultant and the author of books on coaching and organizational change. Way back in the 1990s Mark led UltraSound, a 19-piece contemporary jazz orchestra based in Bristol. They were supported by the Arts Council of England and performed at London's South Bank Centre (twice) and the Glastonbury Festival

On The Count of Two

On The Count of Two is a musical conglomerate of promising young musicians across the East Coast. Recently, they have played at The Milestone in Georgetown, Connecticut, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Westport, Connecticut, and Jazz On Main in Mt Kisco, New York.

On The Count of Two consists of several promising young musicians who have studied and played with many prominent figures in the jazz scene:

Ikutaro Matsuki (Bass):

Ikutaro Matsuki is a bassist from Tenafly, New Jersey. He finished in 5th place in the Litchfield Jazz Camp Talent Search, a country-wide music competition judged by esteemed musicians including Albert Rivera, Don Braden, and Grammy award-winning pianist Zaccai Curtis. He is currently studying with 3-time Grammy award winning bassist Ron Carter, and has had the opportunity to play with esteemed jazz musicians including Winard Harper, Ron Carter, and George Coleman. He has attended Litchfield Jazz Camp for the past several years.

Joshua Moshe

Joshua Moshe is an award-winning saxophonist, composer, and educator based in Melbourne. Born in South Africa and raised in New Zealand, he spent his formative years immersed in the musical cultures of both countries before relocating to Melbourne in 2010. Over the past 15 years, Joshua has emerged as a leading figure in Australia’s contemporary jazz scene, recognised for a distinctive artistic voice that blends the traditional musics of his upbringing with contemporary expressive forms.

Rooted in jazz, his work draws on diverse influences, from hip-hop and electronica to the folk traditions of his ancestry. Joshua synthesises and transforms these elements, embracing the improvisatory and expressive qualities of jazz to create music that is both innovative and deeply connected to tradition.

Anthony Rodriguez ARodReeds

Born: June, 1991

Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Anthony Rodriguez has been making music since he was 16, when he first picked up the saxophone and began his classical training. Early on, he performed with the ISO Symphonic Band and Orchestra at venues like Carnegie Hall and Symphony Space, and later represented Xaverian High School internationally as lead Alto Saxophonist at the 2007 Cherry Blossom Festival in Kyoto, Japan.

Anthony’s path has always blended classical roots with versatility. After high school, he studied Music Performance at Brooklyn College, learning from respected mentors Bernard Goldberg (Flute), Edino Biaggi (Oboe), and Paul Cohen (Saxophone). Along the way, he spent several summers at French Woods Festival, performing in concert bands, symphony, and up to a dozen musicals each season—eventually joining the woodwind staff.

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Karolis Šarkus

Born: January 3, 1998

Karolis Šarkus (28) is a Lithuanian jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger shaping a bold contemporary jazz voice in Europe. His music blends lyrical melodies, modern harmony, and cinematic textures with emotional depth and strong narrative flow — rooted in jazz tradition, driven by exploration.

He studied jazz in the USA and Amsterdam, developing a refined and expressive personal style. His debut album Palette of Feelings (2021) introduced his artistic world to a wider audience, earning critical acclaim for its emotional depth and distinctive melodic writing.

Winner of Italy’s Premio Internazionale Massimo Urbani (2021), recipient of Lithuania’s Young Performing Artist Prize (2022), and a member of the Euroradio Jazz Orchestra (2023), Karolis continues to expand contemporary jazz through original music, collaborations, and international performances.