John Spillett solo, duo or band.
2010 - Syracuse Symphony Orchestra Musicians Outstanding Music Educator Award
A native of Syracuse, New York, John Spillett is an accomplished and versatile professional saxophonist, experienced band leader, and a recognized music educator.John is active in the Central New York music scene with a long history of professional performing experience playing all styles of music including straight-ahead jazz, contemporary jazz, Latin, pop, rock, R&B, blues, funk, ethnic, sacred, and classical. A veteran saxophonist and vocalist, he has performed at over 2000 professional engagements, including jazz festivals, restaurant club dates, private parties, corporate functions, wedding ceremonies and receptions, church and funeral services, Broadway shows, and the New York State Fair.
John has developed an extensive performing resume playing saxophone with many of Central New York’s finest professional groups, including The Central New York Jazz Orchestra, Salt City Jazz Collective, Mario DeSantis Orchestra, Stan Colella Orchestra, Jack Kreischer Orchestra, Syracuse New Music Society, Syracuse Concert Band, Dunes and the Del-Tunes, Four on the Floor, Alibi, The Don Martin Duo, Todd Hobin, Ronnie Leigh and others. John has also performed with nationally and regionally known jazz and contemporary music artists including The Temptations, Bobby Rydell, Rick Montalbano, Phil Flanigan, Mike Melito, and Joe Riposo.
John has developed an extensive performing resume playing saxophone with many of Central New York’s finest professional groups, including The Central New York Jazz Orchestra, Salt City Jazz Collective, Mario DeSantis Orchestra, Stan Colella Orchestra, Jack Kreischer Orchestra, Syracuse New Music Society, Syracuse Concert Band, Dunes and the Del-Tunes, Four on the Floor, Alibi, The Don Martin Duo, Todd Hobin, Ronnie Leigh and others. John has also performed with nationally and regionally known jazz and contemporary music artists including The Temptations, Bobby Rydell, Rick Montalbano, Phil Flanigan, Mike Melito, and Joe Riposo.
