Results for "saxophone, alto"

Dave Gregg

Born: October 9

Freelance musician and writer.

Fabio Delvò

Born: October 31, 1971

Fabio Delvo' is an “open mind” musician involved in differents projects based on modern jazz, contemporary conceptions till avantgarde, and sometimes too experimental approach to improvvisation. He's in the TOP JAZZ list 2012 and 2013, for the new italians best talent, according the prestigious review “Musica Jazz”. He was born in Varese, close to Milan, on 31 October 1971. He started classical music studies c/o musical Lyceum of Varese, then he graduated for jazz functional harmony in Milan and then in several stages with great musicians like Steve Lacy, Joe Zawinul, Gary Burton, Johnny Griffin, Bruce Gertz, Giovanni Tommaso, Claudio Fasoli. He completed Berklee summer school during Umbria Jazz Festival '95, he was a member of rappresentative combo during harmony Stages of Maestro Giovanni Tommaso in C.E.M.M

Matthew D. Clayton, II

Born: January 10, 1980

Dr. Matthew D. Clayton, II, a Philadelphia area native, has played the saxophone for more than 20 years and is a music scholar, teacher, composer and performer. Some of the highlights of his various performances include shows at Carnegie Hall, famed New York jazz clubs the Village Vanguard and Birdland as a member of the National Grammy All Star High School Jazz Band, the Academy of Music, performing for Grover Washington, Jr., gigs with the late legendary Count Basie trombonist Al Grey, and appearing as a featured performer for a winter jazz festival in Paris, France. Dr. Clayton attended Yale University, where he earned a B.A

Dan Kusz

Born: March 21, 1983

Danny Kusz – named “one of the hippest jazz cats in Minneapolis” by Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine while in his early 20s, had the good fortune of recording his debut EP Lost In The Groove with renowned Twin Cities keyboardist Ricky Peterson, best known as David Sanborn’s musical director for 30 years. The project scored some local airplay and earned the multi-talented horn player numerous accolades, including two L.A. Music Award wins for “Best Jazz Single” and “Best Nu-Jazz Artist”, and several Minnesota Music Awards nominations including “Best Horn Player”, “Jazz Recording of the Year” and “Jazz Group/Artist of the Year”

Brahja Waldman

Born: July 8

jimmy wright

Born: July 28, 1942

Brent Birckhead

Born: July 11, 1985

Saxophonist Brent Birckhead is an award-winning artist, whose aesthetic is an intersectional amalgam of traditional and popular styles. Unbound by genre, Birckhead’s approach to woodwind artistry is driven by his compulsion for creative risk and deep respect for legacy. His place in the continuum of a storied lineage begins with his surname, Birckhead, and extends to his extensive musical education and work ethic as a visionary approach to life as a rising leader. Educated at Howard University (BME, MM), Birckhead was named best blues/pop/rock soloist and outstanding instrumental jazz soloist by Downbeat Magazine as part of the annual Student Music Awards

Mette Rasmussen

Mette Rasmussen is a Danish saxophone player based in Trondheim, Norway. She works in the field of improvised music, drawing from a wide range of influences, spanning free jazz to textural soundwork. Rasmussen works on exploring the natural rawness of her instrument - experimenting on what the saxophone is capable of in sound and expression, with and without preparations. Much in demand, she has performed with the likes of Alan Silva, Chris Corsano, Ståle Liavik Solberg, and with her Trio Riot group with Sam Andreae and David Meier as well as joining the Fire! Orchestra ensemble.

Marcus Ali

Born: June 20

Born in Canada (of Trinidadian decent), schooled at York University in Toronto (B.A. in jazz studies), Marcus Ali (younger sibling to trumpeter Brownman Ali) is one of the most called upon alto saxophonists residing in Toronto. A multi-instrumentalist, studio musician and educator, Marcus is a core member of Brownman's CRUZAO (Latin-jazz), DRUMHAND (African), RICKY FRANO & The P-CREW ORCHESTRA (Salsa) and too many more to list here.

Maikel Garcia

Born: March 31, 1981

Born in Cuba, saxophonist Maikel Garcia grew up in a home alive with bossanova, funk, classic, and Cuban music. He combines jazz with his Latin roots and funk to create a unique fusion of rhythms. After graduating from music school in Santiago de Cuba, he founded several successful bands in Cuba...TGMay, La Alianza and Orbita 1. In 2009 he relocated to Ambergris Caye, Belize, where he founded the well known trio Banda Cubana, and played with the "Omolewa Osain Project", the Cuban-Garifuna Jazz band of legendary Cuban percussionist Carlos Perrote. In July 2013, he launched his debut album, "Para Suerte Mia"