Bradley Batz

Bradley Batz is an Adjunct Professor and Director of Jazz Studies at Nazareth University's School of Music in Rochester, New York. He holds a Master of Music (M.M.) in Music Performance of Multiple Woodwinds from New Jersey City University and a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Music Education from Nazareth University, complemented by studies in Jazz Composition at The Eastman School of Music and doctoral-level studies in Liturgical Music at William Carey University.

• Educational Background: M.M. (New Jersey City University), B.M. (Nazareth College), Jazz Composition studies (Eastman), and doctoral-level work in Liturgical Music (William Carey).

Batz oversees Jazz Combo, Lab Band, and Jazz Ensemble instruction at Nazareth University, while also serving as a Jazz Improvisation Professor. His career spans active performance and education, with endorsements from Rigotti Reeds, Hubb Woodwinds, EGR Ligatures, Oleg Saxophone Products, and ChopSaver Lip Balm.

He has performed with notable groups such as Al Chez and The Brothers of Funk, Brad Batz Group, and Roger Eckers Big Band, as well as collaborations with jazz and R&B legends like Robert Edwards, Ken Peplowski, Eddie Palmieri, and Freddie Greene. His professional achievements include receiving the Teaching Excellence Award in 2022 and Distinction In Teaching in 2024.

• Performance Highlights: Musical director for Martha Reeves, opening acts for Joan Rivers and Bruce Hornsby, and tours across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan.
• Instrument Endorsements: Rigotti Reeds, Hubb Woodwinds, EGR Ligatures, Oleg Saxophone Products, ChopSaver Lip Balm.
• Teaching Awards: 2022 Teaching Excellence Award, 2024 Distinction In Teaching award.