Saxophonist Brendan Van Epps is a former student of Jerry Santy, and Chris Vadala. He has appeared at several Jazz Festivals including the Syracuse Jazz Fest, the Maryland Jazz Fest and the UDC Jazz festival to name a few. He also has performed with blues standouts Chris Cain and Jimmy Johnson as well as with many of Central New York’s finest musicians including Rick Balestra, Ronnie Leigh, Mark Macri, Bob Acquaviva and Todd Hobin.Brendan is a versatile woodwind artist and has appeared on numerous recordings and commercial jingles. Brendan is a regular member of the band Spaces, a Central New York based Fusion band.Aside from his performance schedule, Brendan is a music educator in the Syracuse area, teaching fifth grade musicians in the Westhill Central School District. He is also busy as a guest clinician with many school districts in the area.Brendan is currently celebrating the release of his first CD entitled “When She Dancesâ€. The CD includes the members of Spaces:
Rick Balestra-Guitar
Chris Colabello-Bass
Evan DuChene-Drums
Larry Balestra-Percussion
as well as other guest musicians including:
Karen McNary-vocals
Mark Macri-Vocals
Andy Rudy-Piano
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