Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Joseph Stratemeier Masters Recital!

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Joseph Stratemeier - Tenor Saxophone

James Lareaux - Piano/Keyboards

Anthony Pacheco - Drums

Derek Thigpen - Double Bass

Special Guests:

Luke Bartels - Electronic Wind Instrument

Brandon Barbee - Trumpet

Saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, and educator Joseph Stratemeier earned his Bachelor of Arts in music education at California State University, Northridge, where he studied classical saxophone under renowned teacher Jerry Luedders. He is currently completing his Master of Music in jazz performance at Texas State University.

Stratemeier has played with a variety of notable musicians and groups, including Doug Lawrence, Charlie Young, Brian Bromberg, Greg Bissonette, and the Eddie Durham All-Star Big Band, as well as being the lead tenor chair in the Texas State University Jazz Ensemble for the past year and a half. His approach is influenced by a number of diverse saxophone voices, including Michael Brecker, Andy Snitzer, Bob Berg, Bob Reynolds, and John Coltrane to name a few. His graduate recital will feature works by Brecker, Bob Mintzer, and Chase Baird, as well as originals and arrangements of standards.

Please Note: This is a live-taping, so we'll be enforcing a whisper-policy! Cold bottles of still and sparkling water will be available for purchase, but this event is BYOB. Ice will be available if needed, wine keys and 9oz cups provided!