Greg Banaszak
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Greg Banaszak | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | June 23, 1966 |
| Genres | Classical, jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | 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.
