Greg Banaszak
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Greg Banaszak is an American
saxophonist. He specializes in European classical music, but also performs jazz
.
He serves on the faculties of the Baldwin-Wallace College Conservatory of Music
(Assistant Professor of Saxophone and Director of Jazz Studies) and the Cleveland Institute of Music
(adjunct faculty). He has also performed as saxophonist for the Cleveland Orchestra
.
He holds a B.M. cum laude
from the Hartt School
, an Artist Diploma from the Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw
and a Performance Certificate from the Centre Musical d'Annecy in France
. His instructors have included Vincent J. Abato, Daniel Deffayet, Jackie McLean
, David Pituch, and Kenneth Radnofsky
.
Banaszak is a frequent concerto soloist with orchestras around the world and has given recitals throughout the United States, Eastern and Western Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
His most recent CD, featuring saxophone concerti with the Polish National Chamber Orchestra, is available from the Centaur Records label. He has also recorded for the Chanson and Open Loop labels.
United States
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saxophonist. He specializes in European classical music, but also performs jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
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He serves on the faculties of the Baldwin-Wallace College Conservatory of Music
Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of Music
The Baldwin–Wallace College Conservatory of Music is part of Baldwin-Wallace College which is located in Berea, Ohio. The main building is Kulas Hall. The Conservatory is home to the Baldwin-Wallace Bach Festival, the oldest collegiate Bach Festival in the United States.-History:The...
(Assistant Professor of Saxophone and Director of Jazz Studies) and the Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland Institute of Music
The Cleveland Institute of Music is an independent music conservatory located in the University Circle district of Cleveland, Ohio, United States and is overseen by president Joel Smirnoff and Adrian Daly, dean....
(adjunct faculty). He has also performed as saxophonist for the Cleveland Orchestra
Cleveland Orchestra
The Cleveland Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Cleveland, Ohio. It is one of the five American orchestras informally referred to as the "Big Five". Founded in 1918, the orchestra plays most of its concerts at Severance Hall...
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He holds a B.M. cum laude
Latin honors
Latin honors are Latin phrases used to indicate the level of academic distinction with which an academic degree was earned. This system is primarily used in the United States, Canada, and in many countries of continental Europe, though some institutions also use the English translation of these...
from the Hartt School
Hartt School
The Hartt School is the comprehensive performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford located in West Hartford, Connecticut, United States that offers innovative degree programs in music, dance, and theatre...
, an Artist Diploma from the Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River, roughly from the Baltic Sea and from the Carpathian Mountains. Its population in 2010 was estimated at 1,716,855 residents with a greater metropolitan area of 2,631,902 residents, making Warsaw the 10th most...
and a Performance Certificate from the Centre Musical d'Annecy in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. His instructors have included Vincent J. Abato, Daniel Deffayet, Jackie McLean
Jackie McLean
John Lenwood McLean was an American jazz alto saxophonist, composer, bandleader and educator, born in New York City.-Biography:McLean's father, John Sr., played guitar in Tiny Bradshaw's orchestra...
, David Pituch, and Kenneth Radnofsky
Kenneth Radnofsky
Kenneth A. Radnofsky is an American classical saxophonist. He is currently teaching at the New England Conservatory of Music, the Boston Conservatory, the Longy School of Music, and Boston University...
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Banaszak is a frequent concerto soloist with orchestras around the world and has given recitals throughout the United States, Eastern and Western Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
His most recent CD, featuring saxophone concerti with the Polish National Chamber Orchestra, is available from the Centaur Records label. He has also recorded for the Chanson and Open Loop labels.