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ABOUT MARY |
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Mary’s formal education includes a Bachelors of Music in saxophone performance from Indiana University, a Masters of Music in saxophone performance from Arizona State University, and post graduate study in Paris where she lived, studied, and performed under the Harriet Hale Wooley grant.
Following her academic studies, Mary ventured into a new musical direction, entering the world of jazz performance. From her earlier days as a member of variety of small groups, Mary has continued to evolve as a player and leader, continuing to dedicate herself to the improvisational artform.
Mary has worked with a wide array of local talent, including Beth Lederman, Jakob Koller, Steve Millhouse, Charles Lewis, Trio 380, The Phoenix Symphony, and The West Valley Symphony featuring Lou Rawls and Monica Mancini.
Currently Mary free lances in a variety of local performance settings around the valley, and teaches music at Phoenix Country Day School.
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Prize Fighting Kangaroos
Saxophone Quartet*
These creative players come together to push the edges of the saxophone quartet with an intensity unmatched. They mix up styles, approaches, and ideas to create their sound which is jazz, original, modern, classical....bold, daring and beautiful.
Peace Chant 
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Opus in Pastels
In the Land of Ephesus
Roo
Crepuscule with Nellie
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Bryon Ruth, Mary Petrich, Paul Brewer, Scott Zimmer
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Mary Petrich and Beth Lederman
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Mary Petrich and Beth Lederman
Saxophonist Mary Petrich and pianist Beth Lederman have been joining their musical forces for nearly ten years. They are very much in demand in the Phoenix area where they make their home.
Both women are classically trained, but the spontaneity and rhythm of jazz has emerged as the driving force in their musical careers.
Mary and Beth have collaborated with other musical greats from all over the world, backing such artists as: The Diamonds, Bobbie Vinton, Donald O'Connor, Pancho Sanchez. Monica Mancini........ and others, as well as working throughout the west with their own groups. Influences from Brazilian music and latin jazz as well as innovative arrangements of jazz standards, shape their repertoire with a distinctive sound which is creative, yet accessible.
Whether working as a duo, or filling out into trios or quartets, Mary and Beth always bring swing, joy and passion to their music.
This recording features Mary and Beth, joined by
bass player John Chapman and drummer Adam Clark.*
Smile
Old Donkey Heart
Plum Blossom
I Hear a Rhapsody
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For bookings, CD purchases or other inquiries please email Mary or phone her at 602-565-3640.
*CD Price: $15.00 plus Shipping and Handling.
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