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The Western New York Big Band is a collective of 17 musicians who share a passion for positive energy, human connection, and big band jazz music. https://www.wnybigband.com/home daily 1.0 2024-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/1630974298775-AYUSNEQ3MUZEGHMG7AZ1/WNYBigBand_Initials.jpg Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.wnybigband.com/meet-the-band daily 0.75 2024-08-28 https://www.wnybigband.com/meet-the-band/andy-weinzler monthly 0.5 2021-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/1631715786007-B8LKXUI7MB0XAJNQDJV8/7FE9F04C-CA0A-429F-A0B9-57BC454F585E.jpeg The Band - Andy Weinzler - Andy Weinzler Tenor Saxophone Andy Weinzler has performed with many world renowned jazz and popular artists, having toured with the big band of trumpeter Maynard Ferguson and performed with the big bands of Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, John LaBarbera, Lionel Hampton with Kevin Mahogany. He has also been invited to tour with Chuck Mangione and the big bands of Woody Herman and Buddy Rich. In 1990 Andy joined Gap Mangione's New Big Band as a tenor and soprano saxophone soloist. He has performed on three of Gap's CDs featuring world-class musicians Steve Gadd, Tony Levin, John Patitucci and fellow saxophonists Pat LaBarbera and Gerry Niewood. Gap's New Big Band and Quintet have performed regularly at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival and in 2015 Gap released the quintet recording 'Live in Toronto' featuring Andy and Pat LaBarbera. Other artists Andy has performed with include Dizzy Gillespie, Doc Severinsen, Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Johnny Mathis, Natalie Cole, Maureen McGovern, Michael Feinstein, Frankie Valli, the Temptations, Spinners and many more. Performances with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) began when he was just 17 years old and he can be heard on two BPO recordings (Naxos): 'Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue' and 'Duke Ellington: Black, Brown & Beige'. Recently he has also been featured as jazz tenor saxophone soloist with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO). Andy has performed for many Broadway shows including ‘West Side Story’, ‘Chorus Line’ and ‘42nd Street’ and he was featured in a 2013 Issue of ‘Saxophone Journal’ (Dorn Publications). Andy received his Bachelor of Music degree in Saxophone Performance from the prestigious Eastman School of Music, and a Master of Music degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Miami. He was Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada, from 1986 to 1989 where he was a member of the faculty jazz sextet, JazFX, which performed at major western-Canada jazz festivals and recorded for the CBC and Mark Records. Andy is deeply grateful for all of the wonderful opportunities and experiences he has had through music and acknowledges them all as blessings from God. https://www.wnybigband.com/meet-the-band/chris-peracciny monthly 0.5 2021-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/1631055582558-GPHJYDXKL8HNQ833TOKD/oie_zmNjpMTbKPK2.jpg The Band - Chris Peracciny - Chris Peracciny Manager, Tenor Saxophone Chris has been teaching music in New York State public schools for nearly 30 years, with degrees from both SUNY Fredonia and The University at Buffalo. He stays active as a writer and arranger of concert band and instructional literature for young players. As a saxophonist, Chris has worked with a variety of local groups including The Buffalo Brass, The Western New York Jazz Orchestra, The Amherst Symphony Orchestra, The Erie Philharmonic Orchestra, Doc Stockton’s “Pocket Change”, C.O. Jones, and The Sven Coolson Quartet. Chris resides with his wife and two daughters in Lockport, NY. https://www.wnybigband.com/meet-the-band/alan-jaenecke monthly 0.5 2023-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/1631049518255-VVPIDBPISWFQULB1V6ML/oie_ryt6CWhH9I9l.jpg The Band - Alan Jaenecke - Alan Jaenecke Trombone Alan Jaenecke began his jazz studies while attending Niagara Wheatfield High School, under the direction of Jack Lis and had the distinction of playing in NYSMMA’s Conference All-State Jazz Ensemble. After graduating high school, Alan pursued degrees in BS Business Administration and his MBA at SUNY Buffalo during which time he worked towards a dual degree in Music Performance. He studied classical trombone with Richard Myers (former principal trombonist of Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra) and played in a number of ensembles including UB Symphony Orchestra, UB Wind Ensemble, UB Trombone Choir and UB Jazz Ensemble (directed by Lee Bash and Chuck Gorino). While in college, Alan joined the Musicians Union - Tonawanda’s Local 106 and Niagara Falls Local 209 and started playing professionally. Some of his early opportunities were subbing for the Jack Lis Orchestra, Ron Corsaro Big Band, George Beck Orchestra and Melody Fair Orchestra. Eventually, his playing landed him a regular chair in the Chuck Gorino Big Band (formerly Brian Lewis Big Band) and Gus Broncato Big Band. Over the years he has filled in for numerous bands and played regularly with Buffalo Bones, Phil Sims & Buffalo Brass and Musicians of Buffalo Big Band before the groups disbanded. In addition to WNY Big Band, Alan plays with Bob Meier and the Hitmen Horns Big Bang, Pyramid Band, and Buffalo Jazz & Swing Band. A member of Buffalo Musicians Union, Local 92, Alan has been part of the local horn section for numerous acts including Aretha Franklin, Debbie Reynolds, Frankie Avalon, Bobby Vinton, Frankie Valli, Wayne Newton, The Temptations, Martha and the Vendellas, Sal Valentinetti, and The Scinta’s. https://www.wnybigband.com/meet-the-band/lon-gormley monthly 0.5 2021-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/1631052970241-0PQ48TGQ6LRHE1N3UC1E/oie_jvg5OClnv9pk.jpg The Band - Lon Gormley - Lon Gormley Bass Trombone Lon escaped from Indiana University a long time ago. Since then she’s played in the Honolulu Symphony for one season (why she left there for Buffalo? oh yeah—for love). She also worked as an extra musician with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and does various gigs with brass quintets, Broadway shows, big bands, traveling groups, and will pretty much play with anyone who will have her. If anyone would like to contract Lon to play an upcoming job, she will be happy to let you witness her doing the work dance. https://www.wnybigband.com/meet-the-band/richard-larouech monthly 0.5 2024-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/4f762291-b5a9-4ead-9ceb-66ee82fc40b1/Rich+L.png The Band - Richard LaRouech - Richard LaRouech Trombone Hailing from Buffalo, New York, Richard LaRouech’s talents are gaining recognition around the New York Metropolitan area. In the spring of 2024, Richard earned a Jazz Performance and Music Education degree at William Paterson University of New Jersey. At William Paterson, he was under the tutelage of some of New York City’s jazz luminaries, including Bill Charlap, Jeremy Pelt, John Mosca, and many others. His time at William Paterson was highlighted by appearances on WBGO’s radio station, performances at Dizzy’s Club in NYC, and an appearance on the cover of the New Jersey Jazz Society’s monthly magazine. Richard’s talents have also been recognized nationally and internationally, being selected as a finalist for the American Trombone Workshop competition and the International Trombone Association’s Carl Fontana and JJ Johnson Competitions. Since graduating, he has been able to perform with the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, Jeff Jarvis, and The Stone City Band, formerly led by Rick James. While Richard’s primary area of study is jazz, he does not put labels on the styles of music he plays and enjoys. He has had experience participating in multiple orchestras around the Western New York area, including the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. He also rounds out the horn section in a popular Buffalo reggae-ska band, Part-Time Genius. 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Harry is performing and recording with diverse groups and continues to be a part of the woodwind section of many theater and concert touring productions. He has performed with Sarah Vaughn, Aretha Franklin, Frankie Avalon, Johnny Mathis, Marie Osmond, the Spinners, The Temptations, among others. His big band roots go back to the Emil Palame Big Band and includes the MOB big band, the Cabaret Big Band, the Mark Filsinger Chamber Big Band and Pete Ciraolo Big Band. Harry teaches saxophone at the University at Buffalo and Buffalo State in addition to woodwind techniques. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from SUNY at Buffalo. https://www.wnybigband.com/meet-the-band/charlie-carr monthly 0.5 2021-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/1631053389145-YVH0ZGBDNT9PTQ3IDDBL/oie_BEvhRiP64ph6.jpg The Band - Charlie Carr - Charlie Carr Trumpet Charlie has carved out an impressive career as a versatile trumpet player, equally accomplished in big band, commercial, and small group settings. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music , Carr performs lead trumpet with a number of big bands in the WNY region, including the Western New York Big Band, the Innovation Jazz Orchestra, and the Dave Rivello Ensemble. As a first-call musician in upstate New York he has had the opportunity to perform with many of the great nationally-touring broadway and commercial shows of the past decade, as well as touring internationally with various ensembles. His passion and ability to lead an ensemble as a director and lead trumpet player has been heard across the country, with recent appearances at the Rochester International Jazz Festival, Eastman School of Music, and multiple Jazz Education Network conferences. Research interests are highly diverse, include radio music of the early 1900’s, Indian music and its influence on jazz musicians of the 50’s and 60’s, and the evolution of jazz criticism in popular literature. Charlie maintains an active research role with the Capitol Records Archive, containing over 10,000 original manuscripts from the golden era of recording. Outside of performance and research, Charlie maintains a strong commitment to furthering music education and preserving the jazz tradition. He served as assistant faculty at the Birch Creek Music Performance Center in Door County, Wisconsin for almost a decade, providing masterclasses, private instruction, and ensemble direction to middle school and high school aged students. Charlie's research with the Capitol Records Archive has led to presentations at multiple national conferences, advocating for the preservation, accessibility, and performance of the classic big band repertoire by the rising generation. Charlie has performed with such artists as Bill Holman, John McNeely, the John La Barbera Big Band, Dave Liebman, Tanya Darby, Don Menza, Bill Kirtchner, David Glaspar, Dennis Macrell, Clay Jenkins, Harold Danko, Bill Dobbins, Ray Ricker, Scott Healy, the Woody Herman Orchestra, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Jon Faddis, Johnny Mathis, David Paich, Clarence Hines, Reggie Thomas, Jeff Campbell, Charles Pillow, Dave Rivello, Rich Thompson, Carl Allen, Marquis Hill, Derrik Gardner, and many others. Charlie holds a DMA in Jazz and Contemporary Media from the Eastman School of Music, where he also earned a degree in Music Theory. https://www.wnybigband.com/meet-the-band/chris-dempsey monthly 0.5 2021-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/1631284861718-TZWA0SQN7X3GOSZULPGU/dempsey.jpg The Band - Chris Dempsey - Chris Dempsey Trombone Chris Dempsey holds a Bachelor's Degree in Jazz Performance from the Berklee College of Music, and a Master's Degree in Jazz Performance from the Manhattan School of Music. His primary teachers include Mark L. Lusk, Phil Wilson, Jeff Galindo, Hal Crook, Steve Turre, Tiger Okoshi, and Luis Bonilla. Chris has performed across the United States as both a soloist and sideman, having toured most notably with the Artie Shaw Orchestra. Chris has also shared the stage with The Gene Krupa Orchestra, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Frankie Avalon, Bobby Rydell, Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons, Slide Hampton, Tony BRavi Coltrane, Pat Monahan (of Train), and more. In 2009, Chris auditioned for and was invited to join the world renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra. Given the year-long commitment that was required, Chris declined the opportunity, taking the time instead to focus on starting a family with his young wife. As a young man, Chris was the winner of the National Jazz Trombone Soloist Competition, the ITA Kai Winding Competition, the National Jazz Trombone Ensemble Competition, and was twice a finalist for the ITA J.J. Johnson Soloist Competition. In 2014, at the age of 33, Chris retired from music, taking a five year hiatus to focus on a career in Numismatics. In 2019, Chris came out of retirement and has begun performing once again in New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. https://www.wnybigband.com/meet-the-band/tim-clarke monthly 0.5 2022-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/1631053861514-RCUPJ4ZV4JBKX039J7HC/time.jpg The Band - Tim Clarke - Tim Clarke Trumpet Tim Clarke grew up in Eugene, Oregon where he began learning the cornet at the age of 10. After graduating high school he studied music at the University of Oregon. As an undergraduate, Tim was a frequent arranger for the Oregon Marching Band and Basketball Band, as well as a 3-year member (trumpet, arranger) of the Green Garter Band, a full-scholarship, student-run, 12-piece band that performed at numerous events for the Athletic Department. Tim continued his studies at the University of Oregon as a Graduate Teaching Fellow in Jazz Studies and Music Theory, where he was an award-winning arranger and trumpet soloist for the University of Oregon Jazz Ensemble I and Combo I. During this time, Tim won a DownBeat Magazine Student Music Award (“Best Original Song/Composition”), received a National Endowment for the Arts Grant to study Jazz Arranging with Clare Fischer in Los Angeles, and published Jazz Ensemble arrangements and compositions through Matrix Publishing and UNC Jazz Press. Tim began his career in music production in 1992 as a staff composer/sound designer for Dynamix Inc., a subsidiary of Sierra Studios. In 1995, Tim and a business partner formed a company providing audio production services for many well-known video game companies, and in 2000, Tim formed his own company, Score Music and Sound Design. In 2007, Tim acquired a music production position at Fisher-Price, Inc., moving in July of that year with his family to East Aurora, NY where he and his family currently reside. Tim continues to freelance as a jazz and commercial trumpet player throughout the Western New York area. Additionally, Tim is a featured trumpet player with the Oregon Festival of American Music, where he has performed with Dick Hyman, Frank Wess, Ken Peplowski, Peter Appleyard, Bill Watrous, Harry Allen, Marty Grosz, Randy Sandke, Byron Stripling, Dave Frishberg, Howard Alden, Chuck Redd, Greg Cohen, and many other world-class musicians. https://www.wnybigband.com/meet-the-band/joe-martino monthly 0.5 2021-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/1631131007098-KVSTP54ELC6K7SDVV4JV/oie_OVc4A6cmgm73.jpg The Band - Joe Martino - Joe Martino Trumpet Joe is an honors graduate of the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, and Purchase College, State University of New York, where he completed a Master of Music degree with a concentration in Jazz Studies. He has shared the stage with Randy Brecker, John Fedchock, Jon Faddis, Jimmy Greene, and Tom Harrell, amongst others. An active musician and music educator in the Western New York region, he is currently pursuing doctoral studies at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. https://www.wnybigband.com/meet-the-band/griff-kazmierczak monthly 0.5 2024-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/4d57a68d-ce79-419f-81d6-39d27ad75828/Griff.jpeg The Band - Griff Kazmierczak - Griffith Kazmierczak Trumpet “I want to make the most intricate, complex music speak directly to the heart.” Griff grew up listening to the sounds of Chuck Mangione, Doc Severinson, and Arturo Sandoval, and quickly aspired to play the flugelhorn professionally at the age of four. He has widened his career path since then, starting on the violin shortly thereafter (which he continues to play professionally) and eventually starting on the trumpet at seven after the tooth fairy left a Vincent Bach 7c mouthpiece under his pillow. Griff’s journey accelerated as he began to venture more into the world of jazz and improvisation. He first played in a jazz big band at the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts in 7th grade while studying Chet Baker solos in his free time. A few years later he was playing in the Williamsville East jazz band as they participated in the 2007 Essentially Ellington Competition under the leadership of Dr. Stephan Shewan and Wayne Moose. These final three years of high school were extremely formative as Griff shared his journey with many fine musicians who now enjoy successful musical careers, as well as the keenly-missed Angelo Diloreto and Sara Rogers. Attending college at the University of Maryland, College Park, Griff studied jazz under the late Chris Vadala, who was Chuck Mangione’s saxophonist for many years. He studied the trumpet under the illustrious Chris Gekker, a true master of the instrument and consummate trumpet guru. While attending and for some years after, Griffith performed on trumpet and violin in the greater DMV area, performing regularly with the Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra as well as countless small groups everywhere from the Strathmore Mansion, the Millennium stage of the Kennedy Center, DC Jazz fest, and many other venues and events. Since moving back to the Buffalo area Griff has become an adjunct professor at SUNY Fredonia. He is an active member of the Buffalo Jazz Composers Collective and plays his original compositions regularly with his quartet. He tours nationally with Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses. https://www.wnybigband.com/meet-the-band/paul-laduca monthly 0.5 2021-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/1631056078357-QL7T378UYO16P7RVIR0Y/laduca.jpg The Band - Paul La Duca - Paul La Duca Bass Paul La Duca has performed or recorded with with James Moody, Joshua Redman, Sam Falzone, Bobby Militello, Dave Shiavone, Mark Turner, Don Menza, Scott Hamilton , Ellis Marsalis, Al Tinney, Michael LeDonne, Jimmy Knepper, Delfaeyo Marsalis, Donald Byrd, Roy Hargrove, Chuck Mangione, Sam Noto , Mark Elf, Kurt Rosenwinkle , Louis Marino, Kenny Washington, Eddie Locke, Nancy Kelly, Dodo Greene, Michael Civisca , Wendell Rivera and many, many others. Beginning his jazz studies in 1984 on bass with Greg Pointek in Buffalo, he went on to graduate from Berklee College of Music, where he studied double bass under Whit Browne. After tours with the Berklee Collegiate All Stars and alto saxophonist Christopher Hollyday he moved to New York where he freelanced for 5 years. Paul moved back to Buffalo in 1996 and obtained a Bachelor Of Mechanical Engineering degree from SUNYAB. During this time he taught electric and double bass, while performing locally. In 2006 Paul left Buffalo and took a 10 year 'sabbatical' from playing bass. However, upon moving back to Buffalo in 2019 he has resumed playing with local groups. https://www.wnybigband.com/meet-the-band/pat-georger monthly 0.5 2021-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/1631056583201-XX8WXGNISPMNP1F90PFL/oie_fN6oh0PnnQxY.jpg The Band - Pat Georger - Pat Georger Piano Pat has been performing, recording and composing for over thirty years. From jazz-rock fusion to R&B, to Latin-Jazz and everything in between, Pat's played it all. The son of a jazz musician and former music store owner, music runs thick through the veins of the Georger clan. Pat was introduced at an early age to a heavy diet of Bill Evans, Paul Desmond, Stan Getz, Cannon Ball Adderly, Oscar Peterson, and many others. His notable performances and recordings include dates with John Patitucci, Ronnie Laws, Regina Carter, Dave Valentin, Alex Acuna, Othello Molineaux, Kenwood Dennard, Humberto Ramirez, William Cepeda, Johnny Lytle, Joe Romano, Roy Hargrove, Chris Tedesco, Sherman Robertson, Jimmy Griswold and Clay Aiken, as well as a number of local recordings. In 1993 Pat won Best R&B Keyboardist at the Nightlife Buffalo Music Awards. While a founding member of Wendell Rivera's Latin Jazz Ensemble-- (www.wendellrivera.com), Pat recorded 5 CD’s with various lineups of the band between 1995 and 2009. Pat most recently performs with J.J. SWING (www.jjswing.com), The Vincent James Explosion (VJX), The Dale Toliver Band, Dave Stockton’s “Pocket Change”, Maria Aurigema, The Joe Mahfoud Band, Decent Exposure and is former owner/president of Hamburg Music Center. https://www.wnybigband.com/meet-the-band/alec-dube monthly 0.5 2021-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/1631058241428-NCXRLA2OZYOYQG7J6MQN/oie_nEdEUniHSUOT.jpg The Band - Alec Dube - Alec Dube Vibraphone Alec Dube is a musician, composer and educator in Buffalo, NY. Throughout his earliest years, he has been interested in exploring a wide variety of styles in music. He quickly made a name for himself as a private instructor, and performer - frequently working as a sideman, and a bandleader in a number of projects. While studying under percussionists Kay Stonefelt and Dave Kayne, Alec was exposed to even more musical styles, deeply immersing him in studies of modern classical music, traditional west african music, and jazz. He was able to continue his studies in music education through an ongoing examination of pedagogy, and public school teaching. These focuses would help inspire his overall work as a musician, and to cultivate a personal playing style that has found a home in contexts both mainstream, and contemporary. Alec received his B.M. in Music Education, as well as his M.M. in Performance from the State University of New York at Fredonia. He is a teacher in the Niagara Wheatfield School district, where he balances performing, and a full-time teaching schedule. He has continued his development of teaching, performing, and composing through collaborations with musicians such as Joe Locke, Shawn Pelton, Arturo Sandoval, Bobby Militello, The Fredonia Jazz Collective, and Bruce Johnstone. Current projects he is involved with include the The Buffalo Jazz Collective, The Buffalo Jazz Composers Workshop, Kelly Bucheger’s What Would Mingus Do?, as well as his own project Critical Mass. His work in these musical collaborations exemplify his passion for jazz, improvisation, and original music. https://www.wnybigband.com/meet-the-band/nelson-rivera-gtsky monthly 0.5 2023-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/47684ec8-3dcb-436f-b89a-ae0b5ea2cdd1/IMG_6649.jpg The Band - Nelson Rivera - Nelson Rivera Percussion Teacher, saxophonist, percussionist, and DJ, Nelson Rivera was born and raised in Buffalo, NY and has been a steady member of the Buffalo music scene for more than 15 years. Nelson has performed at numerous venues around the Western New York area, in a multitude of musical settings from jazz to pop to salsa. Of note, he has performed with the Buffalo Jazz Composers Workshop, Buffalo Jazz Octet, Wendell Rivera’s Latin Jazz Ensemble, Sol y Sombra, The Pete Ciraolo All-Star Big Band. He has also formed several of his own bands. Nelson is now a first grade teacher in the Buffalo Public Schools district. He is excited to join the Western New York Big Band as percussionist. https://www.wnybigband.com/meet-the-band/craig-incontro monthly 0.5 2021-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/1631130611485-PZCG213HDL2C1NV32KNJ/oie_LLvFtxNqAJdB.jpg The Band - Craig Incontro - Craig Incontro Alto Saxophone Craig is a woodwind performer with over 45 years of professional experience in both commercial and classical settings. Born and raised in Los Angeles, He was exposed to a rich music culture. In California, Craig was an active freelancer, doing both live and recording work as well as touring with several Broadway shows and regional opera companies. Craig has performed with Johnny Mathis, Frank Sinatra Jr., Barry Manilow, Gregory Hines, The Carpenters, The Three Irish Tenors, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, Cleo Lane, 10,000 Maniacs, Bill Watrus, Lionel Hampton, Doc Severinsen, The Chautauqua Symphony and many more. As a regular member of the pit orchestra at Shea’s Performing Arts Center, he has performing in A Chorus Line, Guys and Dolls, West Side Story, The Producers, Young Frankenstein, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, Pippin, Motown the Musical, White Christmas—many of these shows multiple times. He is also a saxophonist in the Western New York Big Band and has been a member of the Buffalo Brass Big Band, the Western New York Jazz Orchestra and Buffalo Swing. As an oboist and english hornist, he has performed under the baton of many legends including Zubin Mehta, Sir Neville Mariner and Leonard Bernstein. Craig was also 2nd oboist in the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra. Craig Incontro taught High School Band for 32 years at Amherst Central High School in Snyder, New York and Highline High School outside of Seattle Washington before his retirement in 2020. His groups earned level 6 A+ ‘Gold with Distinction’ ratings, as well as top honorshat many local and national concert, jazz and parade competitions. Mr. Incontro received the 2005 Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Erie County Council of Music Coordinators Award for Excellence in Music Education for Instrumental Music. His groups were well known for their high standard of performance, individual musical growth, music literacy and student leadership. Many of his former students have gone on to become professional performers and educators. Craig holds a bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Southern California (USC) in music performance. His teachers over the years include Bill Criss, David Weiss and Gordon Schonberg for oboe, and Ernie Watts, Dr. Thom Mason and Leo Potts for saxophone and woodwinds. Over the years he has maintained a teaching studio for oboe, saxophone, and other woodwinds. Craig served as the ECMEA Jazz Festival Chairman and host for 19 years, co-chaired and directed the Lewiston Jazz Festival Erie/Niagara County High School All-Star Big Band, co-hosted the Zone 1 NYSSMA Sr. High Area All-State and has presented at the NYSSMA conference. He has also directed the Jazz Ensemble at Canisius College and has served as an adjunct instructor at the University of Southern California(USC) and at SUNY Fredonia. During his summers he has conducted the bands at the Crane Youth Music Camp at SUNY Potsdam. Craig lives in Snyder, NY with his wife Pam and their adult children Annie, Matthew and Ben and their 3 puppies. https://www.wnybigband.com/meet-the-band/kenny-kuriscak monthly 0.5 2021-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/1630956568689-Z5Z2QMC91JO11F6M76RV/82390248_119051459602986_8746681948908290048_n.jpg The Band - Kenny Kuriscak - Kenny Kuriscak Director, Alto Saxophone Ken earned a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from SUNY Fredonia, studied Jazz at the Manhattan School of Music, and received a master’s degree in Music Education from SUNY Buffalo. In 1996, Ken was named “Best College Jazz Soloist” by Downbeat Magazine, and spent 6 months touring with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. Since 1998, Ken has been teaching music in NYS public schools, and has shared the stage with a variety of musical artists including Bruce Johnstone, Don Menza, Brad Leali, Aretha Franklin, Martha and the Vandellas, Don Rickles, Frankie Scinta, The Four Tops, Nancy Wilson, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, and The Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra. Ken is also a member of The Buffalo Jazz Composers Workshop. https://www.wnybigband.com/portfolio-2 daily 0.75 2024-09-17 https://www.wnybigband.com/portfolio-2/project-three-s5zhl monthly 0.5 2023-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/6350af0a-8003-437b-914b-f3aef30bf56f/7.jpg Gallery - Flying Bison - 4/23/23 Our new sign! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/2f70f115-3777-4834-a751-5e5335a03109/2.jpg Gallery - Flying Bison - 4/23/23 Kenny Kuriscak, soprano time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/292944ea-b33f-49cf-b961-4c7fe9d4edd2/3.jpg Gallery - Flying Bison - 4/23/23 Paul La Duca, laying it down https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/c9cd5130-f5b8-471b-bd98-3f0832c1f532/4.jpg Gallery - Flying Bison - 4/23/23 Alec Dube, reading it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/e3d698ec-c96d-424d-83f6-5bb6f6a9a0a7/5.jpg Gallery - 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The Palace Theatre - 11/6/21 The Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/3ba87f2e-4c1e-4f82-b7ba-825c883cda96/Andy+Weinzler.jpg Gallery - The Palace Theatre - 11/6/21 Andy Weinzler - Tenor Saxophone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/c06f3f41-c57f-431b-9aff-c971c30860ea/Craig+Incontro.jpg Gallery - The Palace Theatre - 11/6/21 Craig Incontro - Alto Saxophone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/98d59eb7-8319-473b-91f1-5943ca761b64/Ken+Kuriscak.jpg Gallery - The Palace Theatre - 11/6/21 Ken Kuriscak - Alto Saxophone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/a74d6d60-35f1-4e04-ab32-432ef74e0127/Chris+Peracciny.jpg Gallery - The Palace Theatre - 11/6/21 Chris Peracciny - Tenor Saxophone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/a8e99819-45da-4448-a0bb-2269829672ca/Harry+Fackelman+2.jpg Gallery - The Palace Theatre - 11/6/21 Harry Fackelman -Baritone Saxophone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/fae526e2-826f-4205-bf79-971b684b0c00/Brendan+Lanighan.jpg Gallery - 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Xmas Spectacular - 12/21/22 Craig Incontro on Flute https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/ae95cb5f-e718-4921-9ba8-21499407d9ef/Xmas+13.jpg Gallery - Xmas Spectacular - 12/21/22 Alex McArthur - Vocals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/4cc514ef-1a78-4f77-adee-08d9eeb8970b/Xmas+14.jpg Gallery - Xmas Spectacular - 12/21/22 Ken Kuriscak on Flute https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/e0c13b8b-7313-4a21-94b2-84f8f00cc0f4/Xmas+15.jpg Gallery - Xmas Spectacular - 12/21/22 Chris Dempsey, Trombone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/550c3620-25c3-405d-9bcb-00413ce1778c/Xmas+16.jpg Gallery - Xmas Spectacular - 12/21/22 Chris P. & Harry F. - lining up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/b29cfd8a-3d73-40a8-806d-c5a4e667de5c/Xmas+17.jpg Gallery - Xmas Spectacular - 12/21/22 Griff Kazmierczak, trumpet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/f776787f-8968-4124-81e6-06a39e9b2f13/Xmas+18.jpg Gallery - Xmas Spectacular - 12/21/22 "The Xmas Pimp" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/59ffdbc8-2c26-48f3-b9fe-cafa785b35d8/Xmas+19.jpg Gallery - Xmas Spectacular - 12/21/22 Paul La Duca - Bass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/05ed1337-10c6-4349-bdf5-7ac935e10dcc/Xmas+20.jpg Gallery - Xmas Spectacular - 12/21/22 Joe Martino - Trumpet https://www.wnybigband.com/portfolio-2/project-one-j8d9e-7parp-fdhx8 monthly 0.5 2024-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/efaf9c0d-18ad-418a-9884-69961b49ec48/411242166_962329752149720_3084698676652559243_n.jpg Gallery - The Palace Theatre - 12/15/23 Alan Jaeneke https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/e0dfa457-a98a-4cda-a882-aa1cfbb0a289/411581900_962331058816256_75454542280227736_n.jpg Gallery - The Palace Theatre - 12/15/23 Craig Incontro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6136277ab3b3a346094b5aaa/ad37965e-6ef8-48df-a640-7ea38802f079/411596774_962330748816287_1405133613061397886_n.jpg Gallery - 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The Palace Theatre - 12/15/23 Alec Dube, drums