Results for "Saxophone"

Konstantin Klashtorni

‘Led By You’ is the latest project from Konstantin Klashtorni. It follows on the heels of his critically acclaimed debut solo release ‘Downtown’ and promises to make a major mark in the ultra competitive world of smooth jazz saxophone. This is very much a virtuoso project for Konstantin. As well as writing, programming and producing all ten tracks he variously plays saxophones, flute, keys and additional guitars but still finds space to include some excellent backing musicians. Yerman Aponte plays bass, Udo Demandt is on drums, the guitar of Roy Lewis features on four of the cuts and, in addition, Klashtorni blends in some significant guest performances. The music of Konstantin Klashtorni is seriously catchy with none more so than the title cut

Kent Sangster

Kent Sangster, one of Canada's premiere jazz saxophonists, is truly a multi faceted musician of the highest regard. An accomplished composer and arranger that is involved in a broad range of the music industry; locally, nationally and internationally. It's been a busy year for Edmonton jazzman Kent Sangster and there are no signs ahead of slowing down. Sangster's latest project 'OBSESSION' has been nominated for a 2007 Juno Award for Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year! In the latest recordings, the deeply passionate melodies of Astor Piazzolla become the centerpiece for a double quartet's stellar interplay

Ken Stout

Born: April 26, 1962

Ken Stout is a veteran jazz/rock musician, director, educator, and studio musician performing Jazz, Blues, Rock, Classical, Latin, and all musical styles of music for over 43 years.  Ken founded Live Music Center in Vacaville in 1987, promoting,  advocating, and saving music arts education in the local public schools in Northern California until 2005.  Ken has toured, performed on stage and recorded with many legendary Jazz, Motown, and Rock Music artists and groups: The Live Lawrence Welk Show, The Cab Calloway Orchestra, Guy Lombardo Orchestra, Bobby Short Jazz Orchestra, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Mary Wilson and The Supremes, The Platters, The Contours, Jackie King(Willie Nelson guitarist), Pete Christilieb(Saxophonist, Natalie Cole), Mark Little(grammy nominee Pianist), Stan Marks(Trumpet, Stan Kentons Big Band), Mic Gillette(Tower of Power)and many others

Jonathan Hartman

Born: May 4, 1974

Over the last several years, Jonathan Hartman has established himself as one of the rising saxophonists of his generation; a thoroughly modern and unique musical voice. Born May 4, 1974 and hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, Jonathan was first exposed to jazz music via his grandfather, Robert Morgan, who gave him his first saxophone at age ten. Mr. Morgan was the head engraver at King Musical Instruments for over forty years, engraving horns for the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, J.J. Johnson, and Julian “Cannonball” Adderley. It was Cannonball’s musical influence that first convinced Jonathan to pursue the saxophone seriously

Joerg Maria Ortwein

Born: December 26, 1961

Joe Harris

Born: July 5, 1947

Musician and Teacher

Joel Bowers

Born: July 4, 1975

Joel Bowers is a 38 year-old native of San Jose, California. Joel is a 1997 graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies. In May of 2002, he completed his Masters of Music Jazz Performance and Pedagogy at the University of Colorado at Boulder. While attending CU Boulder, Joel was the jazz department's teacher assistant and his duties included assisting the jazz faculty, coaching jazz ensembles and teaching private students through the Universities continuing education program. Joel, who has been playing the saxophone since age nine, is unique among young saxophonists in that he has a very strong interest in older styles of jazz

Jim Saltzman

Born: October 15, 1977

Jim Saltzman is quickly becoming a powerful force on the New York jazz scene. His versatility and forward thinking have led to Jim’s open-minded, eclectic collaborations with some of the most engaging players of his generation. Born in Pequannock, NJ, Jim received his B.M. in Jazz and Commercial Music (Performance) from the University of the Arts in 2000, and his M.M. in Jazz Studies (Performance) from William Paterson University in 2002, where he was the first saxophonist to complete the graduate program. While attending both schools, he studied with David Demsey, Don Braden, James Williams, Ron Kerber, Frank Mazzeo, Bill Zaccagni, and Rich DeRosa

Jenny Hill

Born: March 7

Jenny Hill is a versatile jazz saxophonist, flautist, composer, and arranger based in New York City. She leads the jazz sextet Liquid Horn, known for blending jazz with South American and Caribbean rhythms, and has released multiple albums, including "Floating," "Groove Garden," "The Chill Factor," "Planet Sax," and "Liquid Horn." She was a winner of the Chamber Music America Performance Plus grant in 2023, and also the ArtsWestchester Arts Alive grant.

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Jerome Sabbagh

Born: September 14, 1973

“Mr. Sabbagh avoided direct allusions to the saxophone totems. What he is working toward, simply and effectively, is a sincerely personal vocabulary." 
- New York Times


Saxophonist and composer Jerome Sabbagh was born in Paris in 1973 and has been living in New York since 1995. He became an American citizen in 2014.

Jerome Sabbagh was one of Paul Motian's last saxophone players. After one gig together, the legendary drummer asked him to play for a week at the Village Vanguard, in his "New Trio" with guitarist Ben Monder, in September 2011. A prolific forward-thinking composer, as well as a musician with a deep connection to the well of the jazz tradition, he has been leading a few bands over the last few years.