Saxophonist Jacob Teichroew is a musician, music educator, and music journalist based in New York City. A versatile performer, Jacob graduated with a degree in classical saxophone performance, and performs jazz, rock, contemporary improvisation, and salsa in numerous ensembles. He recently received the Jimmy Heath Excellence in Jazz scholarship from Queens College, where he is pursuing a master’s degree in jazz performance under the tutelage of Antonio Hart and Michael Mossman. He has received awards from Downbeat Magazine, and was one of four finalists in the 2006 NASA Young Jazz Artist national competition.
As an educator, Jacob teaches saxophone privately to students young and old. He also teaches woodwinds and conducts band in inner city schools through the Third Street Music Settlement.
Jacob has published articles for Jazz.com, works as a freelance promotional biographer, and is currently the jazz editor at about.com (jazz.about.com). There he writes CD and concert reviews, posts music news, and conducts interviews with leading figures in the jazz world.
