Dave Panico -

Dave Panico - "The Soaring Saxman"

Dave Panico - "The Soaring Saxman

About Me

New Smooth JAZZ CD Coming soon.... Stay Tuned..
The cd is being mixed and then needs to be mastered. It will be SMOOTH and HOT!!!!
Bio:
At age ten I started playing the Clarinet. My influences at that time were Benny Goodman, Pete Fountain, dixieland jazz and big band sounds from the 1940's. In High School I started playing the saxophone. I eventually then played in the Schaumburg High School jazz band. I went on to college and obtained an engineering degree from Bradley University in Peoria, IL. While at Bradley, I continued to play the clarinet in the wind ensemble and saxophone in the jazz band. After I graduated from Bradley, I played in various groups and did recordings around in the Chicago Area. Styles included, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Pop, Heavy Metal, and Classical. Beginning in 1984 I became a part of Willow Creek Community Church and started playing in the orchestra and studio band. I served there for ten years before moving to Kansas City, Mo. I am married with three children. Henry, Eleanor, and Samuel. I have a passion for ministering and performing live concerts. I love to play with different musicians and play different styles of music.
I play alto/tenor/soprano/baritone saxophones and flutes. I minister to churches, coffee houses, outdoor festivals, nursing homes and have done a few radio/TV shows. I have performed at Art Museums, Martin Luther King Celebrations, and private parties.
I was featured in the October 2007 issue of CCM Magazine.
In April of 2005 , I received an award for Instrumental Of The Year at the Kansas City Christian Music Awards.
I display high energy with much enthusiasm and love to engage the audience into my ministry during a performance. Musically, I play a wide range of styles that minister to all age groups. I love to let the Holy Spirit take control while I play. I have one CD out entitled "Soar" and currently working on a second CD project that will be all original smooth Jazz...

If anyone needs some sax on your current or next recording, I am available. I assure you I can make it sound Oh So Sweet!!!.
Dave
"The Soaring Saxman"
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Music:

Member Since: 8/17/2007
Band Website: indieheaven.com/artists/davepanico
Band Members: Dave Panico - Alto, Tenor, Soprano, Baritone saxophones, Flute, Native Flute, and Clarinet
Influences: Dave Koz, Warren Hill, Kirk Whalem
Sounds Like: Dave Koz, Warren Hill, Kirk Whalem
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

DAVE PANICO INSTRUMENTALIST NOMINATED FOR FOUR AWARDS

I have been nominated for the INDIEHEAVEN MOMENTUM AWARDS. This is a very prestigious award and would like to ask for your vote. I have been nominated in the following categories: Instrumental Arti...
Posted by Dave Panico - "The Soaring Saxman" on Sat, 12 Jan 2008 06:35:00 PST

A Gift From God

This happened to me several years ago but it still has an impact on me now and probably for the rest of my life. The year was June 1990 and I have been married for 2 years. We had no children at t...
Posted by Dave Panico - "The Soaring Saxman" on Thu, 08 Nov 2007 06:46:00 PST

Dave Panico in CCM

It's exciting to see the hand of God's favor. In this month's issue of CCM there is an article about me on page 60. My name also appears on the front cover. This is awesome. Check it out at your local...
Posted by Dave Panico - "The Soaring Saxman" on Thu, 04 Oct 2007 06:45:00 PST