Everything Saxophone Podcast

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 Episode 275 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Chad joins Donna Schwartz to talk about his musical journey, [...

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 musicians know Steve as a longtime member of Brian Newman’s jazz band, touring internationally […]

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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, Asia, and the United States. He was also the first saxophonist to perform concertos with orchestras in […]

In Episode 272 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna Schwartz welcomes internationally acclaimed saxophonist Nick May (David Del Tredici, Pulitzer Prize and Grammy winner) for a conversation that goes far beyond technique. From his early musical beginnings to his work as a performer, educator, and advocate, Nick shares the experiences that have shaped both his […]

Pete Christlieb is one of the most accomplished and recognizable tenor saxophonists of his generation, with a career spanning more than five decades across jazz, television, film, and popular music.  Born in Los Angeles, California, into a musical family, Pete was surrounded by music from an early age. His father, Donald Orville Christlieb, was a […]

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