Alex Weitz | Saxophonist & Composer

Alex Weitz | Saxophonist & Composer

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Photo by Matt Baker.

In 2019, jazz saxophonist and composer Alex Weitz won second place in the Michael Brecker International Saxophone Competition.  In 2019 and 2021 he was the recipient of an ASCAP Herb Albert Composer Award.

Originally from Arizona, Alex Weitz was a member of the award-winning Tucson Jazz Institute Ellington Band. Alex went on to complete both his undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Miami Frost School of Music.

Alex has performed at esteemed venues and jazz festivals around the world including Dizzy's Club, Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, Red Sea Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, Tucson Jazz Festival, Birdland Jazz Club, and the Jazz Standard.

In 2021 Alex won a grant from Boulder County Arts which helped fund his third studio recording. The album features special guests Emmet Cohen, Ari Hoenig, Yotam Silberstein, and Marcus Printup.  "Rule of Thirds" will be available globally on "Outside in Music" on April 28 2023.

More from Alex Weitz:

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Alex Weitz | Rule of Thirds Live From the Tuscon Jazz Festival | Single
Alex Weitz | Rule of Thirds Live From the Tuscon Jazz Festival | Single

Outside In Music Is Proud to share a unique live cut of "Rule of Thirds" from saxophonist Alex Weitz. This special live recording is an exciting take on title track from the saxophonists' most recent release. "Rule of Thirds - Live From the Tuscon Jazz Festival" is out now on Outside In Music!

Alex Weitz | Sonata for Fred (Live) with Tal Cohen | Single
Alex Weitz | Sonata for Fred (Live) with Tal Cohen | Single

Outside In Music is proud to announce “Sonata for Fred (Live)” the new single following up the saxophonist’s most recent release Rule of Thirds. This release is an exclusive live performance of the album’s final track featuring acclaimed pianist Tal Cohen.

Alex Weitz | Saxophonist & Composer
Alex Weitz | Saxophonist & Composer

Alex Weitz. Saxophonist and Composer.

Alex Weitz | Rule of Thirds | Album
Alex Weitz | Rule of Thirds | Album

Saxophonist and composer Alex Weitz showcases versatility and precision on Rule of Thirds, a work activated by change and challenge, due out April 28, 2023 via Outside In Music

Alex Weitz | The Hive | Single
Alex Weitz | The Hive | Single

Outside In Music is proud to announce “The Hive", the third and final single from saxophonist Alex Weitz’s upcoming release Rule of Thirds, out April 28th on Outside In Music.

Alex Weitz | Harlem Lullaby | Single
Alex Weitz | Harlem Lullaby | Single

Outisde In Music is proud to announce Harlem Lullaby, the 2nd single from sxophonist Alex Weitz’s upcoming album Rule Of Thirds, due out April 28th, 2023.

Alex Weitz | Love For Sale (Feat. Ari Hoenig) | Single
Alex Weitz | Love For Sale (Feat. Ari Hoenig) | Single

From award winning saxophonist Alex Weitz comes “Love For Sale”, the first single from his forthcoming album “Rule of Thirds'“ out April 28th, 2023 on Outside in Music.

Danielle Wertz | Vocals

Danielle Wertz | Vocals

Javier Nero | Kemet (The Black Land) | Album

Javier Nero | Kemet (The Black Land) | Album