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MIKE'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mdsax.net/
Saxophonist-Mike Dubaniewicz -Alto, Tenor, Soprano and Baritone Saxophones. Flute and Clarinet.Born in Syracuse, New York in 1969, Mike discovered music at the age of 9. Originally a drummer, he soon switched to the alto saxophone, and eventually found his voice on that instrument. While in his teens Mike performed with various local groups, big bands and played sax and jazz piano in his high school bands and ensembles.Following high school Mike attended The University of North Texas and played lead alto sax in the award winning Two O Clock Lab Band. After graduating from UNT with a Bachelor of Music Education, Mike moved to New York City to attend the Manhattan School of Music and pursue a freelance music career. While at the Manhattan School he played lead alto in the Jazz Orchestra performing with such jazz legends as Jon Hendrix, Sir Roland Hanna, Michael Brecker, Joe Lovano, and Frank Foster. Mike received a Master of Music in Jazz/Commercial Music from MSM in 1997.From 1998-2003, Mike toured the world with Maynard Ferguson's Big Bop Nouveau Band serving as Saxophonist/Musical Director. He has performed in over 20 countries including England, Thailand, Germany, Azerbajan, Israel, Australia, Russia and Sweden. Mike has also performed or recorded with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Phil Ramone, Denis DiBlasio, Bobby Watson, Matt Catingub, The Temptations, Tim Ries, Slide Hampton, Bobby Shew and Dianne Schuur.Mike is currently a DMA candidate at the Eastman School of Music and is enrolled in the Jazz and Contemporary Media Department. He is also an active teaching assistant in the school’s Jazz Department.Big Band/Jazz Trumpet legend Maynard Ferguson describes Mike as a “creative and engaging jazz soloist, whose playing is first rate”. Mr. Ferguson also states: “One of Mike’s greatest attributes is his tremendous versatility as a jazz player…when playing, you’ll hear that beautiful romanticism that he’s so capable of generating.”Also, noted author and Jazz Times contributing columnist Ira Gitler calls Mike's saxophone playing "exploratory" and "very mature...". Furthermore, Don Heckman of the Los Angeles Times calls Mike a "fine young player".Mike’s musical influences include Joe Henderson, Cannonball Adderley, Jaco Pastorius and Steve Grossman.His saxophone teachers have included Ramon Ricker, Dick Oatts, Ralph Lalama, Steve Slagle and Jim Riggs. Mike’s arrangements and compositions have also been performed by Maynard Ferguson and jazz pianist Billy Childs.Mike proudly endorses Cannonball Saxophones and AMT Microphones.Mike Dubaniewicz Discography: Maynard Ferguson/Dianne Schuur (CD, Swingin for Schuur) Michael Feinstien (CD, Big City Rhythms) Various Artists (CD, Concord Records 30th Anniversary) Slide Five (CD, Rhode Trip) Manhattan School of Music Jazz Orchestra (CD, Live At Montreux 1997) University of North Texas Two O Clock Lab Band (CD, Moon River: Two O'Clock Jazz Band at the University of North Texas)