Chad Lefkowitz-Brown
Chad LB (born September 8, 1989) is a New York-based saxophonist and recording artist recognized for his work as a soloist in the genres of jazz and pop music. He was a member of the multi Grammy winning Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra (ALJO) and has toured with popular music icon Taylor Swift. Known for his virtuosic skill and speed and intricate lines as a jazz improviser, he is also an educator and is on faculty at the San Francisco Conservatory as a visiting artist for The Roots, Jazz and American Music program. Background LB started playing the saxophone at the age of 9, taught by his father, a music teacher and multi instrumentalist. Home schooled by his father, he initially didn't enjoy playing and working out of method books. His interest was sparked when his father taught him ways he could improvise and ignited a love of jazz music by playing records, particularly featuring saxophone players. He later benefited from books written by Jerry Bergonzi and Walt Weiskopf. LB began performing throughout the Southern Tier at age 11, working under the guidance of drummer George Reed, who backed many jazz legends during the early stages of his career, including Charlie