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Sunnyside, New York

Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2000
BFA in Jazz Performance - Saxophone

    About Kris B.

    Kris is a multi-instrumentalist who has been performing since he was sixteen. He received a BFA in Jazz Performance from The New School's Jazz and Contemporary Music Program. He has been teaching students both young and old, beginner or advanced, and also has extensive experience with special needs students.

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    6 AM-9 AM
    Tuesday
    6 AM-9 AM
    Wednesday
    6 AM-9 AM
    Thursday
    6 AM-9 AM
    Saturday
    6 AM-2 PM
    Sunday
    6 AM-6 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $42
    45 minutes
    $65
    60 minutes
    $80
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    Experience

    Music Teacher

    Sep, 2011 - Present

    Greenwich Education Group

    I currently teach several general music classes, as well as a Rock band class and private lessons. Many of the students are special needs.

    Music Coordinator

    May, 2003 - Present

    Levels Teen Center

    I run workshops in Sight Singing, Songwriting, Recording, and Composition for teenagers in he Great Neck, NY area. I am also the Music Director for theatrical performances several times a year.

    As a Leader

    Jan, 2001 - Present

    Various Ensembles

    THE DANG-IT BOBBYS Big Trouble (2011) Kris B. (Vocals, Banjo, Guitar, miscellaneous) Luca Benedetti (Guitar, Vocals), Daniel Marcus (mandolin), Alan Grubner (fiddle), Chris Higgins (bass), Dave Burnett (drums), Todd Livingston (resonator guitar) THE DANG-IT BOBBYS Something in the Air (Muy Nice Music -- 2009) Kris B. (Vocals, Banjo, Guitar, miscellaneous) Luca Benedetti (Guitar, Vocals), Kenny Kosek (fiddle), Chris Higgins (bass), Dave Burnett (drums) KRIS B. QUARTET Self-Titled (Fresh Sound New Talent -- 2001) Kris B. (as), Kurt Rosenwinkel (g), Jochen Rueckert (d), Alexis Cuadrado (b)

    As a Sideman

    Jan, 1999 - Present

    Various Artists

    JESSE CHANDLER Somewhere Between (Fresh Sound New Talent – 2004) Jesse Chandler (Hammond organ, keyboards); Kris B. (alto saxophone, clarinet); John Ellis (tenor saxophone, woodwinds); Albert Sanz (acoustic & electric piano); Mike Moreno (electric & acoustic guitar); Bill Campbell (drums, percussion). ALEXIS CUADRADO SEXTET Visual (Fresh Sound New Talent – 2004) With Alexis Cuadrado (b), Kris B. (as, cl), John Ellis (ss,ts,bscl,fl), Alan Ferber (tb), Steve Cárdenas (g), , Mark Ferber (dr) TENNIS Laundromat (Watermark -- 2003) Jochen Rueckert (Drums), Greg Tuohey (Composer, Guitar, Vocals), Kris B. (Bass, Vocals) ALEXIS CUADRADO Metro (Fresh Sound New Talent – 2001) With Kris B. (as, cl), Steve Cárdenas (g), Pete Rende (p, rhodes, pedal steel g), Mark Ferber (dr), Alexis Cuadrado (b) NUNO FERREIRA QUINTET Long Distance Calls (Fresh Sound New Talent -- 2000) With Kris B. – alto and tenor saxophone, Nuno Ferreira – guitar, Albert Sanz – piano, Alexis Cuadrado – bass and Jochen Rueckert – drums PABLO BATISTA Ancestral Call (DBK Jazz -- 1999) Pablo Batista (Percussion, Bongos, Conga, Timbales, Background Vocals, Cajon, Shaker), John Swana (Trumpet, Flugelhorn), Howard Britz (Double Bass), Monique Harcum (Vocals, Background Vocals), Edgardo Cintron (cowbell), Chico Huff (Bass), Elio Villafranca (Piano), Kris B. (Alto Saxophone)

    Education

    BFA in Jazz Performance - Saxophone

    Sep, 1997 - Jun, 2000

    The New School

    Awards

    Full Scholarship

    Jun, 2002

    Jazz Aspen Snowmass Academy

    Dance and Performance Award - Composition

    Jun, 2008

    New York Dance and Performance Awards

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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