Jeff Nania
saxophone

(518) 669-1518
jeff.nania@gmail.com

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Jeff Nania is an accomplished musician. He is currently a featured tenor saxophone soloist with the Joey Thomas Big Band, and the Brass-O-Mania Big Band. In addition to his work in traditional big band settings he also co-leads an award winning funk/r&b/jazz/hiphop/gospel group called The Chronicles which has been recognized in Metroland's “Best Of 2011” issue. The group has also been featured on major regional festivals like The Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival, Bella Terra Festival, and others.

After graduating from the University At Albany in December 2010, he began writing music reviews for Metroland alternative newsweekly, Nippertown.com, JazzTimes.com and other online publications, as well as maintaining a busy performance schedule.

Jeff loves playing with the big bands, and funk bands that he is seen in, but he thrives in the small jazz group environment. His trio featuring Lou Smaldone, and David Berger sold out Justin's on Lark each time they played there. His new duo and trio projects feature guitarist Eric Blander.

““With gigs backing J-Live at the Beat Shot Music Festival and the upcoming Bella Terra and Brooklyn Hip Hop Festivals, the Chronicles are making a reputation for themselves as the baddest live hip-hop act around. With jazz chops out the yin-yang and new tunes at their fingertips every time they pick up their instruments, the Chronicles are always fresh like a Yankees fitted.””
--The Staff, Metroland