Zachary Lipton
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"Zack Lipton", Zachary Lipton (19 August 1985, - ) is a jazz saxophonist, composer
, and bandleader
from New Rochelle, New York. He attended Columbia University
and is the grandson of composer Issachar Miron. He has produced one album and is currently producing his second. Zack Lipton lives currently in New York City
where he plays regularly with his group 'Ojama' at the "Luca Lounge",
. He attended New Rochelle High School in New Rochelle NY and attended Columbia University in 2004. He graduated from Columbia in 2007 soon after releasing his first album. While at Columbia, he studied under jazz musicians Steve Wilson
, Wessell Anderson
, and Joel Frahm. He graduated with a degree in Mathematics
and Economics
and also studied computer science. His first album, "First Steps" was praised in All About Jazz
by reviewer John Barron as displaying "artistic integrity, avoiding shifting trends and remaining true to the essence of the jazz genre."
Following his graduation from Columbia, he has maintained a musical career while taking several long breaks to fight an autoimmune illness, a battle that he has documented on his web site. Despite the persistent struggle and occasional breaks, he has continued to perform, including at the La Rochelle Jazz Festival in May, 2010 the Jazz Showcase in December, 2010
As of August. 2011, the Zack Lipton Band is the house band at the Moldy Fig jazz club in New York City's Lower East Side, performing every Friday and Saturday at midnight.
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
, and bandleader
Bandleader
A bandleader is the leader of a band of musicians. The term is most commonly, though not exclusively, used with a group that plays popular music as a small combo or a big band, such as one which plays jazz, blues, rhythm and blues or rock and roll music....
from New Rochelle, New York. He attended Columbia University
Columbia University
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private, Ivy League university in Manhattan, New York City. Columbia is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York, the fifth oldest in the United States, and one of the country's nine Colonial Colleges founded before the...
and is the grandson of composer Issachar Miron. He has produced one album and is currently producing his second. Zack Lipton lives currently in New York City
New York City
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where he plays regularly with his group 'Ojama' at the "Luca Lounge",
Early life
Zack was raised in New Rochelle, NY where he studied with many musicians including Branford MarsalisBranford Marsalis
Branford Marsalis is an American saxophonist, composer and bandleader. While primarily known for his work in jazz as the leader of the Branford Marsalis Quartet, he also performs frequently as a soloist with classical ensembles and has led the group Buckshot LeFonque.-Biography:Marsalis was born...
. He attended New Rochelle High School in New Rochelle NY and attended Columbia University in 2004. He graduated from Columbia in 2007 soon after releasing his first album. While at Columbia, he studied under jazz musicians Steve Wilson
Steve Wilson
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, Wessell Anderson
Wessell Anderson
Wessell "Warmdaddy" Anderson is an American jazz alto saxophonist.Anderson grew up in Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights, and played jazz early on at the urging of his father, who was a drummer. He played in local clubs from his early teenage years, and studied at the Jazzmobile workshops with...
, and Joel Frahm. He graduated with a degree in Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics is the study of quantity, space, structure, and change. Mathematicians seek out patterns and formulate new conjectures. Mathematicians resolve the truth or falsity of conjectures by mathematical proofs, which are arguments sufficient to convince other mathematicians of their validity...
and Economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
and also studied computer science. His first album, "First Steps" was praised in All About Jazz
All About Jazz
All About Jazz is a leading jazz music website for enthusiasts and industry professionals based in Philadelphia in the United States.Founded by Michael Ricci in 1995, the Web-Site is maintained by a volunteer staff of writers, editors, and musicians, and provides coverage of all genres of jazz from...
by reviewer John Barron as displaying "artistic integrity, avoiding shifting trends and remaining true to the essence of the jazz genre."
Following his graduation from Columbia, he has maintained a musical career while taking several long breaks to fight an autoimmune illness, a battle that he has documented on his web site. Despite the persistent struggle and occasional breaks, he has continued to perform, including at the La Rochelle Jazz Festival in May, 2010 the Jazz Showcase in December, 2010
As of August. 2011, the Zack Lipton Band is the house band at the Moldy Fig jazz club in New York City's Lower East Side, performing every Friday and Saturday at midnight.