About Kris B.
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Music Teacher
Sep, 2011 - PresentGreenwich 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 - PresentLevels 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 - PresentVarious 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 - PresentVarious 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, 2000The New School
Awards
Full Scholarship
Jun, 2002Jazz Aspen Snowmass Academy
Dance and Performance Award - Composition
Jun, 2008New York Dance and Performance Awards
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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