Nashville based saxophonist Kevin Gatzke is a multifaceted and spirited player whose equal blend of bebop and soul/funk language, coupled with a dynamic and distinctive tone, provides him a uniquely versatile voice on the instrument. Born in Cleveland, Ohio and growing up listening to equal parts Clarence Clemons and Stan Getz, Kevin brings a lunch pail filled with steak tartare attitude to the saxophone, sophistication encased in accessibility.
Holding a M.M. in Commercial Music from Belmont University as well as a B.A. in Jazz Studies from the University of Illinois, Kevin has been able to hone is skills in jazz and popular music styles under the tutelage of Chip McNeil, Alex Graham, and many others. He has since furthered the music education idiom, serving as Adjunct Instructor at Belmont University.
Since moving to Nashville, Kevin has become a permanent member of the Nashville-based jazz/funk/R&B band Dynamo. He has also toured with, recorded or performed alongside artists such as the Nashville Symphony, Anderson East, Danny Gokey, Carly Pearce, Brett Eldredge, Trisha Yearwood, Garth Brooks, Darius Rucker, Patrick Droney, Devon Gilfillian, Charles Esten, Cory Wong, Cody Fry, Jeff Coffin, Bob Lanzetti, Jay Jennings, Felix Pastorious, and countless others.
Equipment:
Tenor: Mark VI, Theo Wanne Gaia 3 (size 9)
Alto: Mark VI, Theo Wanne Earth or NY Bros
Bari: Jupiter JBS1000, Berg Larsen