ALBERT GARZA

ALBERT GARZA

TENOR SAX/CLARINET

ALBERT GAZA  Was born in San Antonio, Texas. He had the privilege of performing with professional big bands, jazz, & salsa bands while still in his teens. Albert is an extremely gifted saxophonist and composer with a sound and clarity reminiscent of the Texas Tenor Saxophone tradition of Arnett Cobb, Illinois Jacquet & Davis “Fathead” Newman.  Since completing his post-graduate studies at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London, Albert has been involved with various ensembles including the London City Big BandAlbert Garza Quartet and performs most nights of the week across the Capital at many of the city’s prestigious vanues, including The SavoyThe Dorchester & various Jazz Festivals across the UK. He recently performed with Wynton Marsalis at the Spice of Life in London & his most recent performance credits are Sweet Charity, New Jersey NightsThe Independent British film Subway V and Nina Kristofferson’s Billie Holiday story in the West End.