Christopher Braig

Name:	Christopher Braig
Location:	St. Louis United States 63031
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Without question, one of my favorite and most creative artists I know. I can't wait for you to spend some time close to NY.

-Dave Dyer, VP Top 40 Promotion, Sony Records

Christopher Braig is an outstanding jazz saxophone player of wide experience who possesses an almost encyclopedic knowledge of jazz history and a deep love for the jazz tradition.

-Paul DeMarinis, Director of Jazz Studies Webster University (St. Louis)

With more than twenty years in the music business Christopher Braig has performed for major entertainment companies such as Disney and Carnival Cruise Lines while at the same time working as a musical entrepreneur. He has performed in over a dozen countries and is fluent in a number of musical styles.

As a jazz saxophone player Christopher favors an eclectic approach to improvisation and has been called an eccentric by more than a few listeners. Expressive range is a big part of his style.

Currently he is an adjunct faculty member at Webster University where he directs the "Mini" Big Band, a group that leans towards alternative explorations in jazz consciousness. He has been an instructor at the Webster Summer Jazz Camp for five years.

Christopher studied with Rick VanMatre at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Webster University. He will complete his Master's in Jazz Saxophone Performance at Webster in the Spring of 2011. In August of 2010 Christopher will join 10 saxophonists from all over the world at David Liebman's bi-annual saxophone masterclass.

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Jazz