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Jeff Lederer serves as an Adjunct Professor of Jazz Saxophone at Long Island University's School of Performing Arts. A New York-based saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, and educator, his work spans jazz, Latin, and creative improvised music genres. He has been consistently recognized in Downbeat and JazzTimes Magazine polls since 2014.
Education:
- B.A. in Comparative Religion, Oberlin College
- M.M. in Woodwind Performance, Western Michigan University
Lederer's research and performance interests center on jazz improvisation, composition, and cross-genre exploration. He specializes in Afro-Cuban music, saxophone, clarinet, and flute performance. His innovative projects reinterpret historical music forms, including Shaker religious songs and sea shanties, through the lens of free jazz, creating unique bridges between tradition and avant-garde expression.
His written work includes a 2017 JazzTimes Magazine tribute to Gato Barbieri, reflecting his scholarly engagement with jazz history and biography. This contribution underscores his commitment to documenting pivotal figures in Latin jazz.
Honors and Awards:
- Downbeat Critics Poll (Clarinet) for 5 consecutive years
- Downbeat Readers Poll (Clarinet) for 5 consecutive years
- Consistent recognition in JazzTimes Magazine Critics and Readers Polls (since 2014)
- Jazz Musician to Watch 2017 (The Guardian)
- Musician to Watch 2017 (JazzWise Magazine)
- Grammy nomination for Best Latin Jazz Album (2012) for 'Multiverse' with Bobby Sanabria Big Band
As an educator at LIU, Lederer mentors students in jazz performance and composition, though specific advisees are not listed. No grant details are provided. He leads multiple ensembles including Sunwatcher, Shaker n' Bakers, and Brooklyn Blowhards, and maintains longstanding collaborations with the Matt Wilson Quartet and Grammy-nominated ensembles like Bobby Sanabria Big Band.
