The Many Faces of Saxy Jazz
Saxy Jazz can perform as any of three 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 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 Chrissie Icaza 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 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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Pat is proud to welcome American Idol semi-finalist Chrissie Icaza to the stage. She blasts out those “Motown” melodies better than the original artists. The rest of the band consists of the finest musicians between St. Louis and Memphis. SEMO University Professor Dr. Mark Flugham trumpet. Cape Central Orchestra Director Steve Schafner on Guitar, Jackson High School Band Directors Scott Vangilder, Tom Broussard, Paul Fliege and Chris Crawford add trumpet, trombone, baritone saxophone and auxiliary percussion. The trap drummer is Fredericktown Band Director Mark Ellison. Bassist Sam Godwin adds the bottom foundation. Keyboard and vocal stylings of Pete Parysek and Pat Schwent’s tenor, alto and soprano saxophones round out the “Transitions”. This “big Band’ is a great choice for reunions, weddings, and any celebration for the baby boomers. |
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Five 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 "Saxy Jazz Transitions" is an eleven piece big band in the tradition of "Chicago","Blood, Sweat & Tears", "The Fifth Dimension" and the classic "Motown" sound.