- Boston, MA
- Jazz Band
- $300-20,000
Gary D. said
“Music was great, consistent, and professionally executed. ”
Alex Weitz Music
Overview
Alex Weitz is an experienced and award winning saxophonist. Alex works closely with many of the top musicians in South Florida and can put together a great ensemble to suit your needs. Alex has years of experience performing at all types of events - weddings, parties, corporate events, concerts and festivals. Alex has performed at distinguished venues such as the Kennedy Center, the Monterey Jazz Festival, the Arsht Center with George Benson's “Inspirations”, the Tucson Jazz Festival with Jimmy Cobb, the Azamara Journey as a member of the Journey Orchestra, the Telluride Jazz Festival, and numerous local venues.
Reviews
2 reviews
Melissa C.
March 15, 2017Excellent!
Arrived early - Very professional. Would highly recommend.
Hired as: Jazz Band, Latin Jazz Band
Maria V.
November 30, 2016AMAZING!
We hired Alex to perform at my husband's birthday party, and his group was very professional and easy to work with. He is very communicative and made sure that all of our needs and requests were met. He is a phenomenal performer and his piano player was amazing as well. I could not recommend Alex more!
Hired as: Jazz Band
Booking information
Price range: $400 and up. prices negotiable.
About
Alex Weitz is an experienced and award winning saxophonist who is extremely passionate about music. He began his career in Tucson, AZ as a member of the award winning Tucson Jazz Institute Ellington Band. He went on to further his studies at the prestigious University of Miami Frost School of Music, where he completed his undergraduate studies in Jazz Saxophone Performance and graduate studies in Studio Jazz Writing. While at the University he gained invaluable mentorship and experience as a member of the Henry Mancini Institute Jazz Septet coached by Terence Blanchard, as well as the award winning Concert Jazz Band. He is now on the faculty at the Miami Conservatory of Music.
Alex has performed at distinguished venues such as the Kennedy Center with Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead, the Monterey Jazz Festival with the Frost Concert Jazz Band, the Arsht Center with George Benson's “Inspirations”, the Tucson Jazz Festival with Jimmy Cobb, Gusman Hall with Jeff “Tain” Watts and David Liebman, the Azamara Journey as a member of the Journey Orchestra, the Telluride Jazz Festival with the Telluride Youth All-Stars, and numerous local venues with his own group and as a sideman. Alex has received the 2013 Downbeat Outstanding Undergraduate Soloist award, recognition from ASCAP as an outstanding young jazz composer, and in 2014 his original “Song for Peace” was featured as the theme song in the documentary “Bettan's Taxi.”
Additional booking notes
Alex Weitz works closely with many of the top musicians in South Florida and can put together an ensemble to suit your needs.
Ensemble Options:
Solo Saxophone
Piano + Saxophone Duo
Saxophone/Piano/Bass Trio
Saxophone/Piano/Vocals Trio
Saxophone/Piano/Bass/Vocals Quartet
Saxophone/Piano/Bass/Drums Quartet
Styles:
American Songbook Standards
Jazz Standards
Original Music
Cuban/Latin Jazz
Jewish/Klezmer Jazz
Alex Weitz has years of experience performing at all types of events - weddings, parties, corporate events, concerts and festivals.
The musicians that he works with have national and worldwide touring experience.
Services offered
Past booked events
October 2017
24
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:00am - 7:30am
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Key Biscayne, FL
March 2017
11
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Miami, FL
February 2017
16
Thursday
Cocktail Party
6:30pm - 11:00pm
•
Miami, FL
Setup requirements
All Sound equipment provided
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