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 a public school music educator in the state of New Jersey as well as a freelance musician working on the local scene. 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, and Tony Salicandro. So what makes Strazz stand out from other 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 hearkens back to the catchy style of the swing-era greats. Joe connects with audiences through his down-to-earth and laid-back 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

Chrome | Firefox | Safari | Internet Explorer

Sorry! Something went wrong

Is your network connection unstable or browser outdated?

I need help