Saxophonist Nick Gomez; How Curiosity Landed Him His Dream Gigs; Ep. 277
Nick Gomez is a Los Angeles–based saxophonist, bandleader, and film/TV composer whose career spans the stage, the screen, and now the tech world. A 2004 cum laude graduate of Berklee College of Music in Saxophone Performance and Music Business Management, Nick is...
Saxophonist Alex Hahn; Introducing the New Eastman EAS 852 Alto Saxophone, Ep. 276
What goes into developing a professional saxophone, and what does a player look for when testing a new horn? In this episode of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, host Donna Schwartz talks with Grammy Award-winning saxophonist, composer, and educator Alex Hahn about...
Saxophonist Chad Smith; What Piano, Mouthpieces & Tonguing Can Teach You About Saxophone, Ep. 275
What does it take to build a career that spans Broadway, Hollywood, orchestras, recording studios, and music education? For saxophonist and multi-woodwind specialist Chad Smith, the answer is versatility, preparation, curiosity, and a deep understanding of sound. In...
Saxophonist Steve Kortyka on Discipline & Performing with Famous People, Ep. 274
What does it take to perform with some of the biggest names in music while continuing to grow as an artist? In this episode of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna Schwartz welcomes acclaimed saxophonist, composer, arranger, and educator Steve Kortyka. Many...
Saxophonist Greg Banaszak; Olympic-style Preparation for Performances, Ep. 273
Few saxophonists have built successful careers in both the classical and jazz worlds like Greg Banaszak. An internationally acclaimed performer, Greg has appeared as a concerto soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, and jazz artist in prestigious venues across Europe,...