Jason Laczkoski
Jason T. Laczkoski has been described as a “talented saxophonist” by Eugene Rousseau, a “master of his instrument” by Judith Shatin, and “the next generation of excellent saxophone artist and teacher” by Kenneth Tse. Jason is active both as a performer and educator. He has presented numerous solo recitals and frequents the North American Saxophone Alliance Conferences and the Navy Saxophone Symposium. He has presented both masterclasses and clinics and is a frequent clinician at PMEA events. Jason is the instructor of saxophone at Lycoming College and maintains a private woodwind studio. He completed his bachelor’s degree at Mansfield University, a master’s degree at the University of Iowa and is currently completing the DMA degree from the University of Iowa. Jason‘s debut CD, Come Down Heavy! was released on the Emeritus Recordings label in November of 2011. A supporter of new music that is intellectual and beautiful, he has had works written for him by Sy Brandon, Ian Stewart, and Judith Shatin and has projects currently in the works with composers John Griffin, Seth Custer, and Andrea Clearfield. Jason is a Yamaha Performing Artist and performs exclusively on Yamaha saxophones. For more information please visit jason-laczkoski.com