Greg Banaszak | |
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Background information | |
Born | June 23, 1966 |
Genres | Classical, jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Saxophone |
Years active | 1982–present |
Labels | Centaur |
Website |
gregbanaszak |
Greg Banaszak (born June 23, 1966) is an American saxophonist specializing in classical music and jazz. [1] He has performed in both styles through concerto performances, solo, and chamber music recitals and jazz festivals in the United States, Eastern and Western Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. [2]
Banaszak received bachelor's degree from the Hartt School of Music, a master's degree from the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw, and an Artist Diploma from the Centre Musical d’Annecy in France. [3]
Banaszak is a faculty member of the Cleveland Institute of Music, Case Western Reserve University, and previously Lutheran High School West. [4] [2] [5] In 2001, he was appointed to the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences as a voting member for the annual Grammy Awards. [3]
Recording primarily for Centaur since 1999, he has also produced albums for Chanson, Hyperion and Open Loop.