Results for "saxophone, alto"

Nick Longo

Nick has been playing professionally his whole life, holds a degree in Jazz Studies from Georgia State University, and works consistently playing all genres of music. Nick has worked with jazz greats such as Nick Brignola, Randy Brecker and most recently with Earl Klugh opening for Chaka Khan. He has worked on stage as well as recorded with such well-knowns as Greg Allman, Don Henley, Ray Charles, Al Kooper, Charlie Daniels, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Francine Reed, The Coasters, The Shirelles, as well as many local Atlanta bands when not working with his own group. You can hear his sax (alto and bari) and vocal work on his new CD entitled This Is, as well as many numerous recordings with others throughout the years.

Will Vinson

Born: July 11, 1977

Originally from London, Alto Saxophonist/Composer Will Vinson moved to New York City in 1999 and has remained there ever since. Since his arrival, he has appeared and/or recorded with Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ari Hoenig, Marcus Gilmore, Chris Potter, Kurt Elling, Lage Lund, Aaron Parks, and many others. Will is a member of a number of leading ensembles, including pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba’s Quartet (he appears on Charlie and the Grammy-nominated Caminos), Ari Hoenig’s Punk Bop and Nonet (Will appears on Inversations, Bert’s Playground and Live at Smalls), Miguel Zenon’s Identities Orchestra (Grammy-nominated for Identities are Changeable), and his own groups featuring, among others, Lage Lund, Jeff Ballard, Aaron Parks, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Shai Maestro and Mike Moreno. In 2012, along with bassist Orlando le Fleming and guitarist Lage Lund, he formed the critically acclaimed OWL Trio, whose eponymous debut in 2013 was hailed by critics and listeners alike

John Kocur

Jazz saxophonist and composer John Kocur is captivating new audiences by putting an adventurous yet accessible spin on a classic tradition. Kocur’s compositions have been described as “mainly straight-ahead and clearly influenced by the playing of past masters such as Johnny Hodges and Cannonball Adderley, but they are not simply derivative. The ballads in particular display a maturity in writing and playing” (Bruce Lindsay, All About Jazz). While highlighting original music, the group also creates unique interpretations of popular American songs from past and present. The group’s style is an intimate, all-acoustic format, where the music takes center stage. Recent performances by the John Kocur Quartet have included venues such as Bohemian Caverns, Blues Alley, Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, the DC Jazz Festival, Twins Jazz, and the Phillips Collection.

Ramiro Flores

Born: January 12, 1977

Ramiro Flores, saxophone player and composer, is one of the most active and leading jazz musicians in Argentina. In the end of 2007, after having won the 80mundos Fundation award, he recorded, produced and issued “Flores”, his first solo album. Thorough the last few years he has colaborated with the most important jazz musicians in Argentina, including Mariano Otero, Pepi Taveira, Javier Malosetti, Patricio Carpossi, Delfina Oliver, Fer Isella, Nicolás Sorin, Juan Suárez, Esteban Sehinkman and others. In the United States, where he resided for many years, he attended Berklee College of Music

Don Berner

Born: March 2, 1974

Juno Award winner P.J. Perry has called Don Berner "one of Canada's fastest rising saxophone stars. Reads, doubles, solos, he does it all." and jazz icon Hugh Fraser has stated ,"Don's talent as a great saxophonist is supported by his compositional and band leading talents." In addition to appearing alongside such notable jazz luminaries as P.J. Perry, Bobby Shew, Hugh Fraser, Slide Hampton, Bob Stroup, Chu Cho Valdez, Lew Tabackin, Guido Basso, and Tommy Banks, and commercial talents E.C. Scott, Frankie Valley, and the Temptations, he has performed at Edmonton's Jazz City Festival and Yardbird Suite, Calgary's 'Beatniq', Saskatoon's 'The Bassment', and numerous other jazz clubs throughout Canada and the U.S

Mikayla Gilbreath

Born: March 15, 1993

Mikayla Gilbreath (17) began playing saxophone in September, 2005, and therefore still considers herself to be a novice. But her progress as a jazz musician has been nothing less than remarkable. Despite her young age and scant experience, she is currently Lead Alto Saxophonist for the nationally recognized "DVHS Performance Jazz Ensemble." The band is widely considered to be one of the best high school jazz bands in America. In August 2008, Mikayla was admitted to Glendale College where she presently studies Saxophone and Jazz Improvisation. Gilbreath's passion for jazz grew from her exposure to the music of Sonny Rollins

Demetrius "DJ" Turner II

Born: October 11, 1992

As is the case with many extraordinary musicians, Demetrius "DJ" Turner began his journey into the music world at an early age. As a present for his 10th birthday, DJ received his first saxophone from his grandfather, Vewiser J. Turner Sr., himself a saxophonist, flutist, and a top musician in the Houston, Texas area. This gift was of particular significance to Turner, because his beloved grandfather had just been diagnosed with terminal cancer. So, unlike many birthday gifts, DJ's sax did not end up in the hall closet gathering dust. Instead, Turner obviously immersed himself in learning to play his new instrument, because just 3 years later he would perform in front of a crowd of 20,000 at Madison Square Garden

Jackie Kelso

Born: March 27, 1922

Born John J. Kelson, Jr. in Los Angeles... more later.

Libby Richman

Born: August 20, 1954

LIBBY RICHMAN Alto Saxophone, Composer Composer, saxophonist Libby Richman leads an ensemble that plays original contemporary jazz. Her sound echoes many influences including Classical, Latin, and current music. . Libby has shared the stage with jazz luminaries Lou Donaldson, Onaje Allan Gumbs, Cameron Brown, Virginia Mayhew, Eddie Bert, and drummer Sylvia Cuenca. Concerts and events: The Newark Museum (Jazz in Bloom, sponsored by WBGO); The Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ; Mid-day Jazz at St. Peter‘s Jazz Ministry; The Sarah Lawrence College Graduation Reception; Sunset Soiree at Boscobel, Garrison, NY; Look, Listen, Lunch - Celebrate Summer in Midtown, sponsored by the Grand Central Partnership; Jazz Forum Arts at Untermyer Park; “The Art of Music” series at The Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University

Dean Moore

Dean Moore II is a young up-coming artist from Detroit, Michigan who has established himself as a saxophonist and composer. He is currently part of a jazz quintet which in the Detroit area which performs all original music, "Urban Transport." With Urban Transport he has recorded 2 cds, performed on WDET, the Ed Love show, multiple times, performs monthly at Bakers Keyboard lounge, regularly at Seldom Blues, and every weekend at Bert's jazz club in the Eastern Market. He was a part of the George Goldsmith quintet, Wendall Robinson quintet, and Raysee Biggs quintet, and performed very regularly with Claude Black and Clifford Murphy at the Murphy's jazz club in Toledo