Results for "Saxophone"

Stantawn Kendrick

Born: March 10

Saxophonist and educator Stantawn Kendrick is a native of Thomson, GA. He began showing interest in music at a very young age. Brought up by music from the 70s his father would play throughout the house and being active in the church planted seeds for him to pursue music later in life. He holds a bachelors in music from Valdosta State University and a masters degree from William Paterson University. While attending William Paterson University he met and studied under Clark Terry whom took him as a student with a bright future. Later Clark asked him to join his big band as well as his jazz quintet

Detroit Gary Wiggins

Born: November 10, 1952

Gary Wiggins - on of the last Survivors of traditional Blues Saxophone Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Gary Wiggins nis having a long and successful career as a saxophonist. He is known for his soft tone and his very own soulful warm, energetic and recognizable Style to blow his Lupifaro Tenor Platinum Saxophone and Soprano. He also plays Alto Saxophone. Gary crossed the globe bringing with him his personal sound and influence to the music of his culture. During a quarter century residing in Europe he has perform countless music festivals, jazz and blues clubs, many private events, television, radio, cinematic film, theater, and public speaking

Darren Rahn

With over 30 #1 radio singles and multiple Grammy nominations over the past 20 years as an artist, producer and mixing engineer, Darren Rahn has become urban jazz’s premiere sonic architect, the “go-to” guy for established genre greats and up and comers looking for their next sure-fire hit. Yet in signing with Woodward Avenue Records and recording his fifth album, the British Columbia born, Denver based saxophonist – who launched his solo career with Soulful in 2004 - is after something more meaningful than a few more instantly infectious smashes. The multi-talented performer’s desire to launch his second decade as an innovative powerhouse by creating music in his truest voice, straight from the heart, is perfectly in line with the label’s unique mission: to let artists make music authentic to themselves, beyond the trappings of formulas and strictly commercial considerations. Rahn’s lifelong affinity for woodwinds started as a kid with the clarinet before he taught himself baritone sax to join his junior high jazz band

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Massimo Urbani

Born: May 8, 1957

Massimo Urbani was an Italian jazz alto saxophonist. He played principally in the bebop style. Urbani was born in Primavalle, Rome on 8 May 1957, the oldest of five brothers. His first instrument, from 1968, was the clarinet, but he soon switched to the alto saxophone. Urbani died of a heroin overdose on 23 June 1993. The Penguin Guide to Jazz commented that "Urbani's senseless death robbed Europe of a player whose records are a flawed testament to a bopper of enormous guts and facility

pablo ledesma

Born: March 3, 1958

Nick Webb

Born: May 5, 1991

A dynamic, talented musician who is experienced in playing in a wide range of styles as a soloist or as part of a section. If your recording project requires the added lift of a saxophone solo, an extra layer of sound or that final flourish, Nicholas Webb should be your first port of call. Nicholas (Nick) Webb has been playing music since a very young age, first picking up an alto saxophone at the age of 9. Almost immediately he was seen as a promising talent in his schools, being picked as the only student musician to play in bands comprised of teachers and professional musicians for various school productions and shows

Artistic License

Born: March 15, 1970

Artistic License is a jazz/blues combo that plays around the Finger Lakes region of New York. Most or our gigs are around Keuka or Seneca Lakes. The core of the group is Casey Kowalski on saxophone and David Goodrich on stand-up bass. From there we add a piano, guitar, and drums depending on the venue. Our sets can vary with an emphasis on blues, jazz, or swing. We can provide a show or ambiance. Mostly we're found playing a dinner restaurants and wineries.

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Stephen Martin

Stephen Martin has established himself as a uniquely gifted, and intensely spirited jazz saxophonist. Born in Champaign, IL and raised in St. Louis, MO, Martin began playing the saxophone at age 10 and thrived in a community with a musically rich tradition, particularly in jazz. He has been recognized early and often in his career for his excellence in music, most recently being named a finalist for the 2018 Carinthian International Jazz Award.

Martin studied music under Grammy-Nominated jazz legend Bobby Watson, and world-renowned classical saxophonist Tim Timmons. He also often cites St