NYSMF Jazz Faculty

PRESSKIT 2006

Contact: Robert Sabin, Faculty Coordinator
bobsabin@earthlink.net
917-743-8198


The award winning NYSMF Faculty Quintet are some of the most in-demand musicians in the North East. A collective ensemble with over seven years performance experience, the faculty have been recognized by such prestigious organizations as Downbeat magazine, the International Association of Jazz Educators, and The International Society of Bassists.

As versatile as they are experienced, the ensemble has performed with such legendary artists as Dick Oatts, John Riley, and John Blake Jr. The group has given clinics at the Manhattan School of Music, Hunter College High School, Teachers College Columbia University, and many public schools in the New York City area.

Faculty members include:

  • Alejandro Avieles, Saxophones
  • Jon Irabagon, Saxophones
  • Jason Rigby, Saxophones
  • Nathan Warner, Trumpet
  • Joe Verderese, Trombone
  • Jesse Lewis, Guitar
  • Robert Sabin, Bass
  • Gernot Bernroider, Drums
  • Brenda Earle Piano, voice

Gernot Bernroider, Robert Sabin, Jason Rigby at the 2006 IAJE Conference in New York City.

Listen to the Faculty!


Check out a performance of the NYSMF faculty/student big band in 2005 with guest conductor SHERRIE MARICLE

Grimy Grin


JASON RIGBY
www.jasonrigby.net

Rigby has performed regularly with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, and Aretha Franklin.

Turquoise Turkish


ROBERT SABIN
www.ranulamusic.com

Performances with Jim McNeely, Sir Roland Hanna, and Vince Mendoza.

Nobody Does It Better” (with Jason Rigby)


BRENDA EARLE
www.brendaearle.com

Brenda has been a member of the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead All Star group, and the International Sisters in Jazz.

I’m Old Fashioned