Steve Kortyka Quartet

Recently moving to Cleveland from NYC, acclaimed saxophonist/composer, Steve Kortyka, leads an outstanding group through a night of creative improvisation, deep swing, and some thoughtful original compositions. Tickets for tonight are $20 each.

Featuring:

Zakk Jones - Guitar
Kip Reed - Bass
Nehemiah Baker - Drums

Steve Kortyka is a nationally recognized saxophonist, composer, and educator who recently relocated from NYC to Cleveland. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, Kortyka has established himself as a first-call performer across a wide range of musical settings—from hard-swinging quartets to full orchestras.

He is a long-time member of the the Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga’s touring jazz band, performing as a featured soloist on world tours and contributing orchestrations for many high-profile performances. His work as an arranger and soloist can be heard on multiple Grammy Award-winning projects, and he has appeared on the stages of some of NYC’s most prestigious venues including SNL and Carnegie Hall backing up nationally acclaimed artists like RAYE and Justin Hurwitz (LaLa Land)

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