Nick Zoulek
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"...Mr. Zoulek’s performance, on saxophones in every range, is stunningly virtuosic, whatever the genre." -The Wall Street Journal "...pure mindfullness and talent." -PopMatters A modern saxophonist with an impassioned eye toward the unification of contemporary art and sound, American saxophonist Nick Zoulek’s focus on collaboration, improvisation, and commissioning new works has led to a diverse portfolio of distinctive performances and artistic ventures. Working with a unique array of musicians and performers, including Wildspace Dance Company, multimedia musicians Netmoiré, and saxophonist Tommy Davis as part of Duo d’Entre-Deux, Nick’s craft has been lauded as “a delight,” and with the capacity to “[take] you to other worlds” (Milwaukee Magazine). Uniquely skilled as a bass saxophonist, the prowess and versatility Nick displays on the instrument has been praised as “beautiful harmonies [singing] in contrast to mysterious knockings and hums, and finally to ungodly, soul-shattering blasts” (Shepherd Express). His album Rushing Past Willow (INNOVA Records), fuses all of these facets of Nick’s work, and displays self-composed works for alto, tenor, and bass saxophone. Widely adaptable as a classical, jazz, and experimental saxophonist, Nick has performed with ensembles at universities across the United States, including the University of Wisconsin Whitewater Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Chamber Orchestra, and has been a guest artist at universities including Kent State University and Oklahoma City University. Nick has served on faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, teaching saxophone and jazz courses. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Contemporary Music Performance from Bowling Green State University. Nick holds a Master of Music Performance from BGSU, a Certificat des Études Musicales from the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régionale de Boulogne-Billancourt, and a Bachelor of Music Performance with Magna Cum Laude honors from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He has previously learned with Jean-Michel Goury, Dr. Matthew Sintchak, and Dr. Jon Amon. For more information, visit www.nickzoulek.com