Results for "Saxophone"

Hashem Assadullahi

Born: February 26, 1981

Hashem Assadullahi is a saxophonist, bandleader and music educator in New York City. Hashem has performed music ranging from the big band repertoire of the swing era, to straight-ahead styles, to contemporary projects performing the works of Ornette Coleman, The Art Ensemble of Chicago, John Zorn, and Tim Berne. In 2008 Hashem formed his Quintet, featuring some of the best musicians in the Pacific Northwest, along with trumpet icon Ron Miles. The group has since expanded to a sextet and has recorded two albums: Strange Neighbor (8bells) and Pieces (OA2 Records, 22097)

Tim Andrulonis

Born: July 12, 1986

My name is Tim Andrulonis. I'm a saxophonist from Baltimore, MD. I am currently a jazz studies major at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia,PA. I hold a Bachelors in Jazz Studies from Shenandoah University in Winchester,VA, and I play lead alto in the jazz ensemble and also play in a combo. I play primarily jazz but perform regularly in gospel, r&b, and rock bands. I draw most of my musical inspiration from my family and their talents, but also draw inspiration from players like Kenny Garrett, Vincent Herring, Mark Gross, Antonio Hart, Phil Woods, Cannonball Adderley, Gary Bartz, and Charlie Parker. Throughout my struggle to grow as a musician I've had the opportunity to perform with Baltimore legend Ruby Glover, trumpeter Donald Byrd, and with the SU Jazz Ensemble Bob Mintzer, Jim Snidero, Marvin Stamm, Duffy Jackson, and John Fedchock

Jackiem Joyner

Jackiem Joyner is ready for his Hollywood close-up. It's already been a big year for the multidimensional sax player both professionally and personally. Dramatic events offstage have inspired his work in the spotlight while his passion for movies has influenced the songs, sounds and textures used in the creation of his third album, a self-titled disc that arrives as Joyner is poised to become a top-of-the-marquee smooth jazz star. Like a silent film, Jackiem Joyner tells a story without words, with an instrumental voice that for the first time in the artist's recording career includes a tenor sax in addition to his trademark alto and soprano horns

Larry Stabbins

Born: September 9, 1949

Larry Stabbins was born in Bristol where he started learning clarinet at the age of eight then soprano saxophone at nine and graduating to tenor sax at ten. He did his first paid gig in his father's dance band at twelve and started a long association with pianist Keith Tippett when he was sixteen and Keith eighteen at the legendary Dugout Club in Bristol. At the same time he served his musical apprenticeship in local dancehall resident bands and countless soul bands.  He later contributed to many of Tippett's projects such as Centipede, Ark, Tapestry and the Septet. In addition to occasional duo performances, in the mid-eighties they also worked for a several years  as a trio  with percussionist Louis Moholo recording the album "Tern" on FMP, while Tippett was himself involved in various Working Week and Weekend activities and Keith's wife Julie sang on the fourth Working Week album.

Mike Carson

Michael Anthony Carson was born and raised in Gary, Indiana. Mike is one of the pioneers of what is commonly known as contemporary jazz. A combination of traditional jazz improvisation and R&B, this genre forms a bridge from the jazz fusion of the late 60s to the jazz pop of the mid 80s. As a child, Mike was introduced to music through his father's purchase of a Ukulele. In the 4th Grade Mike started his love for the wind instruments by playing the clarinet in the Philadelphia public schools. At age 11, Mike performed at the White House Conference on Music and played for Former President Richard Nixon, this was air on NBC in 1969

Matt Thelen

Born: March 23, 1989

This is the bare bones info you'll need until I get some audio and video clips. More will come later UNT Jazz Performance Tenor and Alto Proficient Diverse musical backround

Javier Arau

Born: September 30, 1975

Internationally acclaimed saxophonist and composer Javier Arau made his national debut at age 14, conducting the Florida State University Wind Ensemble in a Washington, D.C. performance of his symphonic composition, Second Wind. By age 15, he had opened his own private music studio in his hometown of Sacramento, California, teaching saxophone, clarinet, and piano to local musicians, and writing theme and incidental music for local and syndicated radio. By the time Javier had graduated high school, he had significant experience as a composer and jazz saxophonist, having toured the world with various ensembles, including the Monterey High School All- Star Jazz Band, traded fours with Dizzy Gillespie on the main stage of the Monterey Jazz Festival, appeared as a guest artist on the Disney Channel's Mickey Mouse Club, and more. Javier enrolled at Lawrence University, in Appleton, Wisconsin, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in theory-composition and a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics

Greg Heath

Originally from New Zealand, Greg studied at the NSW Conservatorium in Sydney under the tutorage of world renowned brass virtuoso James Morrison and Australian sax and woodwind legend Don Burrows. Resident in the UK since 1989, Greg has toured and recorded as a sideman with a diverse range of artists both in the Jazz and Pop idioms including prominent UK jazz artists such as: Jim Mullen, John Etheridge, The Meier Group and Coup d’Etat. Popular music artists include: Terence Trent D’Arby, Van Morrison, Omar, James Hunter, Curiosity, Stereo MC’s, Marrianne Faithful, Joan Armatrading, Ultramarine, Dave Mc Almont, Jimmy Ruffin, Jimmy Nail, Don E, Hamish Stewart, Geno Washington, Ilham Al Madfai.

Monte Skelton

Born: March 8, 1986

Monte Skelton When those who know Monte think of him, many ask, "What doesn't he do?" His reputation as a positive, talented, and hard working individual is seen everywhere he goes. While many in the Indiana Tri-state area know him as the voice of jazz on the radio on 91.5 FM WUEV, others know him as a talented saxophonist that is seen and heard at many events. Monte is also known in the schools as a very influential woodwind instructor who has helped many music students from the ages of 8-19 further their appreciation and love for the musical arts. "I truly believe that if the students aren't having fun with the music they're playing, they won't practice it and they won't get better

Rodrigo Dominguez

Born: January 28, 1970

Rodrigo Dominguez is the most sought after saxophonist in the vibrant Buenos Aires jazz scene. He is an inspired, critically acclaimed musician-composer, who is an astonishing improviser. This dynamic artist expertly plays a range of woodwind instruments with powerful eloquence. Esteemed by his peers and critics alike, one can detect his commanding presence on most contemporary Argentine jazz recordings. Born in 1970 to a musical family, he studied guitar at age 13. Dominguez was highly influenced by his father, a respected folk singer and guitarist. Early exposure to the musical roots of his homeland, engendered a profound understanding of the traditional rhythms and forms, as is revealed in the natural insight of his later work. In 1987, astounded by Wayne Shorter's Buenos Aires concert, Rodrigo switched from guitar to tenor saxophone and found his true passion