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GLENN ESTEY - Alto Saxophone

Glenn is originally from Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from Utah State in accounting. Currently he is a Real Estate Agent with Vincent Associates Real Estate specializing in investment properties. He studied clarinet with the principal clarinetist of the Utah Symphony for many years. He plays all woodwind instruments (except bassoon) and is currently clarinetist with The Smugtown Stompers Dixie Land Band.

MIKE SAPIENZA - Tenor Saxophone

Mike is a recent graduate of Nazareth College with a degree in Music Education.  He currently is teaching middle school instrumental music in East Irondequoit.  Besides teaching he performs with various music groups, including The Music Educator’s Jazz Ensemble at the Eastman School of Music, and his own group Saptet.  You can catch him every Wednesday night as he co-hosts the open jazz jam session at Daily Perks Coffeehouse.

KEITH CUTRI - Alto Saxophone

Keith was born and raised in Upstate New York, where he began playing saxophone at age 8.  He has performed with several musical groups, shows, and community bands over the years.  Keith plays Alto, Tenor, Soprano, and Baritone saxophones and enjoys recording jazz in his home studio.

GARY KUHN - Tenor Saxophone

Gary is the director and founder of the Perinton Jazz Festival held at the Center Park Amphitheatre in Perinton. This festival takes place annually in August. Gary is semi-retired after 35 years of practice as a chiropractor in the Rochester area. He is currently in practice part-time at the Brighton Chiropractic office. He is also an insurance consultant for Upstate New York insurance companies. When Gary isn't working or playing music, he enjoys a good round of golf.

GEORGE HADGIS - Baritone Saxophone

George started playing reed instruments at an early age.  He has played in various concert bands and jazz ensembles in his home state of Maine, plus 2 years with The Ohio State University Concert Band.  In addition to The Rochester Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, he plays on occasion with Nostalgic Reunion and has sat in with Prime Time Funk. He continues to study jazz performance at the Eastman School of Music with José Encarnación.  George works during the day as the Engineering Director of Software and Solutions with the Eastman Kodak Company.