Joe Strazz

Joe “Strazz” Straczynski is a saxophone player who lives in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area. Primarily a tenor saxophonist, Joe is most at home with the various jazz styles but has also been heard playing classical, rockabilly, funk, bossa nova, rock, and soul when the time is right. He currently is the head of the collective of jazz musicians known as "Sax Plus One" and a regular member of the Jersey-based cover band “Mesquite Honey” in addition to freelance work. Primarily a tenor saxophonist, Strazz is most at home with the various jazz styles but has also been heard playing classical, rockabilly, funk, bossa nova, and soul when the time is right. He has studied with many great South Jersey/Philadelphia musicians, including Denis DiBlasio, Carl Cox, Tony Salicandro, and Dean Schneider. So what makes Strazz stand out from other young saxophone players? Strazz’s saxophones boast a mellow and warm sound, alluding to influences such as Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins, and his all-time favorite, Dexter Gordon. His improvisations focus on melodic development and exploration in a way that harkens back to the catchy style of the swing-era greats. Joe connects with audiences through his down-to-earth and laidback personality reflective of his musical style. Strazz is extremely flexible and able to work in a variety of groups that can be tailored to fit your venue’s needs. He has an extensive network of musicians who are more than willing to come and form duos, trios, and quartets in a variety of musical styles. If you are interested in more information, please visit his website: www.joestrazz.com

Joe Strazz’s tracks

Proposal 2 by Joe Strazz

published on 2018/05/30 16:20:54 +0000

Proposal 3 by Joe Strazz

published on 2018/05/30 16:20:53 +0000

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