City of Angels Saxophone Quartet

The City of Angels Saxophone Quartet is: Bill Wilson - Soprano, Sean Stackpoole - Alto, Cindy Swanson - Tenor, Andrew Shaw - Bari. The City of Angeles Saxophone Quartet (A.K.A. Angelino Sax Quartet) was founded in 1990 at Cal State Northridge University.  They are the past recipients of the Coleman Chamber Music Award and the Monterey Bay Chamber Music Award.  They have performed extensively in the US and toured Russia. Their music is a combination of jazz and classical works, some of which are the groups own arrangements and some original works for saxophone quartet. Their impressive display of technique, versatility and style is a veritable delight.   Bill Wilson received his undergraduate degree from Cal State Northridge and his masters in music from USC. He is currently working on his MBA at Pepperdine University. Bill lived and performed in Japan for 3 years where he mastered both the language and the shakuhachi. His soprano saxophone playing is a joy to behold. Sean Stackpoole received his undergraduate degree from Cal State Northridge. He has performed in the Monterey Jazz festival and toured Japan. He released his own solo CD of traditional jazz entitled "What's New" (http://shop.store.yahoo.com/playmusic/seanstacwhat.html) and has also authored a saxophone method book "Saxophone Basix" published by Alfred Publishing (http://www.hornplace.com/SX038.html). Sean is also an accomplished flutist and is a founding member of the High Winds Advisory Woodwind Quintet (www.download.com/highwindsadvisory). His velvet alto sound is a pleasure for all to hear. Cindy Swanson's wonderful playing brings a touch of class to group. She received her undergraduate degree from Cal State Long Beach. You can regularly find Cindy at Disneyland where she performs in various ensembles including the Disneyland Saxophone Quartet. Cindy is also an accomplished teacher of saxophone to both young and older players. Andrew "Drew" Shaw is the anchor of the group at the bari chair. He possesses a truly outstanding musical presence. He is a frequent performer with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and has toured around the country. You can contact Sean Stackpoole at Sean_Stackpoole@yahoo.com with any question or comments about the group.