Gareth
Bane’s
return to Calgary signifies his continuation of hard
swinging, forward thinking baritone
saxophone playing. Since discovering the
Baritone at an early age, he has
endeavored to deepen that instrument’s
mastery and introduce listeners to its
true potential. A blend of jazz, R&B and
funk shape the concept of his powerful
sound and approach to music. Influences
as diverse as Nick Brignola, Ralph Bowen
and Tower of Power have solidified into
his appealing concept and approach to
jazz.
Already in high demand as
both a performer and educator, Gareth
left Calgary in 2005 to continue his
studies and graduated with his Masters
of Music from Rutgers University in
2007. After a year working abroad he
returned to New York City to live and
immerse himself in that great city’s
music culture. Studying with such
masters as Ralph Bowen, Stanley Cowell,
Conrad Herwig, Vic Juris, Bob
Francischini and Jason Marshal have only
broadened Gareth’s musical direction.
Between Calgary, Rutgers and New
York some of Gareth’s favorite
associations have been with Ralph Bowen,
Conrad Herwig, Brian Lynch, Ed Simon,
Frank Sinatra Jr., and Eddie Palmieri.
He has also been building his reputation
as a copyist and arranger, completing
projects for Conrad Herwig, Tim Ries,
Dave Pierce, Joey Van and the Calgary
Stampede.
Prime Time Big Band ~
The Band
