The Many Faces of Saxy Jazz
Saxy Jazz can perform as any of four separate ensembles depending on the type of event and desired music. The popular quartet often performs at wineries and corporate parties and can be broken down into a duet featuring Pat and Pete, the founding members of Saxy Jazz. If a more lively atmosphere is your style, the Motown Six and the Transitions party band is here to liven things up playing a mixture of Motown, funk, and classic rock.
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| The Saxy Jazz Quartet is the nucleus of all the Pat Schwent ensembles. Pat and Pete, along with drummer Mark Ellison and Bassist Sam Goodwin can provide entertainment for any occasion. Their repertoire includes everything from contemporary jazz to classic rock. The quartet can be expanded for the occasion by the addition of jazz singer Kristen Swinford Schweain, rock singer Julie Henry Lohmann or both. We can even add guitar or a second percussionist when the event calls for a little more. | ||
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| When your event calls for a quite, intimate group, the Saxy Jazz Duo (Pat's sax and Pete's keyboard and vocals) may be the ticket. You can also have a trio with the addition of either bass, violin or drums. Whatever your musical needs, Saxy Jazz is your answer. We love to play and our aim is to make your event special. Give us a call and join the long list of Saxy Jazz fans. | ||
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S J Motown Six (Seven) Eight years after her retirement from Jackson High School, Pat Schwent has accomplished another milestone in her musical career. If you are on this web site, you have already heard of "Saxy Jazz" That group, headlined by Pat's saxophones and Pete Parysek's keyboard and vocals, performs smooth jazz, swing and classic rock as a duo, trio, and quartet. The "S J Motown Six" is a six or seven piece band performing all the classic rock (including Beatles) and "Motown" sounds. The popular Latin and Cajun styles are also in our repertoire. Pat is proud to welcome Jackson Hometown Girl Julie (Henry) Lohmann to the stage. She blasts out those “Motown” melodies better than the original artists. You will think you are hearing Tina, Aretha or Diana. Cape Central Orchestra Director Steve Schafner adds his Guitar and Violin to the mix. The trap drummer is Fredericktown Band Director Mark Ellison. Bassist Sam Godwin adds the bottom foundation. For a really hot sound, we can add Mark's son Matt Ellison on auxiliary percussion. Keyboard and vocal stylings of Pete Parysek and Pat Schwent’s tenor, alto and soprano saxophones round out the “Motown Six”. This group performs a wide selection of classic rock music from the 50's to the 80's and is a great choice for reunions, weddings, and any celebration for the baby boomers. Saxy Jazz Transitions The "Saxy Jazz Transitions" is an eleven or twelve piece big band in the tradition of "Chicago","Blood, Sweat & Tears", "The Fifth Dimension" and the classic "Motown" sound. The band consists of the finest musicians between St. Louis and Memphis. We take the Motown Six or Seven and add SEMO University Professor Dr. Mark Flugham on trumpet and Jackson High School Band Directors Scott Vangilder, Tom Broussard, Paul Fliege and Chris Crawford on trumpet, trombone, baritone saxophone and auxiliary percussion. This “Big Band’ is also a great choice for reunions, weddings, and baby boomer celebrations. |
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