stephen gauci
Stephen Gauci is recognized as one of the leading saxophonists on the New York City improvised music scene. He is a former student of Joe Lovano. Stephen Gauci performs with many ground breaking musicians including William Parker, George Garzone, Sabir Mateen, Tony Malaby, James Emory, Karl Berger, Kenny Wessel, Kris Davis, Tyshawn Sorey, Herb Robertson, Ben Allison, Marc Helias, Matt Maneri, Roy Campbell Jr., Daniel Carter, Steve Swell, Mike Bisio, Jay Rosen, Lou Grassi, Whit Dickey, Kirk Knuffke, and Graham Haynes. Stephen has released fifteen records as a leader. He performs throughout the United States and internationally, including concerts in Sweden, Germany, Austria, France, Hungary, Portugal, and Canada.
Stephen earned a Master of Music degree from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from William Paterson University of New Jersey. Stephen Gauci has been teaching private saxophone lessons for children and adults of all ages for over 27 years. Stephen has taught saxophone at educational institutions including; Drew University in Madison New Jersey, where he taught saxophone, improvisation, and jazz ensemble; The International School of Brooklyn where he taught music to children ages 3 to 7 years utilizing the “Orff” method; and the “Kulanu” after-school enrichment program in Stamford CT, where he coached teen jazz and klezmer ensembles.
Stephen is a native of New York City and currently resides in Brooklyn.
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