Alto/Baritone Saxophone Player

Ranked #1 High School Jazz Band at National Jazz Festival (2021, 2022, 2023)
Recorded professional album at Abbey Road Studios (UK) with 7-time Grammy winner Randy Brecker and renowned saxophonist Ada Rovatti (Dec 2023, to be released)
Baritone saxophone (2021, 2022, 2023) and lead alto saxophone (2024), saxophone section leader
Received outstanding soloist awards from the NJAJE 2024 State Festival and National Jazz Festival
Chosen as the only freshman in a class of 400 to the band

All-star high school and college big band from the tri-state area
Concert residency at Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia (Weekly shows throughout summer + Holiday Season)
Toured in Europe including Italy, France, Monaco, Portugal.
Big-stage performances at Umbria, Tuscany, and Genoa Jazz Festivals

Selected to lead a six-person jazz combo (3 horns + rhythm section) representing Princeton
Composed and arranged set repertoire
Placed 2nd at the National Jazz Festival for high school small group jazz performance

Ishaan Banerjee