Alex Weitz - Sax
Tal Cohen - Piano
Ben Tiberio - Bass
Mike Piolet - Drums

Composition by Alex Weitz
Recorded by Ben Cantlupe

Equilibrium - Alex Weitz Group

A sample of the melodies from our upcoming album that will be released in early 2013.

Featuring:

Alex Weitz - tenor sax, compositions
Nick Hetko - piano
Jason Matthews - rhodes
Geoff Saunders - bass
Michael Piolet - drums

Alex Weitz Album Demo

Saxophonist Alexander Weitz is currently pursuing graduate studies in music composition at the University of Miami where he performs with the Henry Mancini Institute Jazz Septet coached by Terence Blanchard. In March of 2013, he released his first album of original compositions titled "Chroma" and also recorded in the big band for George Benson's album "Inspirations." He was recently selected to participate in the 2014 "Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead" at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC where he performed on their Millennium Stage. In the summer of 2012, he attended the Banff International Jazz Workshop where he was mentored in composition and improvisation by some of the leading names in modern jazz. He has had the opportunity to share the stage with artists such as Benny Golson, Terence Blanchard,  Brian Lynch, Dave Douglas, Dave Liebman, Fred Hersch, and Jeff "Tain" Watts. In May 2013, he won a DownBeat Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Jazz Soloist. He is currently focusing on performing and creating original music with his group "Chroma."

Equilibrium - Alex Weitz Group

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