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The Clazzical Saxophone Quartet was formed in 1998 with the intention of performing serious and challenging music while exposing audiences to the diversity and elegance of the saxophone. The cross-over of classical and jazz styles and the sultry, rich expressions of the tenor, alto, soprano, and baritone saxophones creates a unique musical experience that will surprise and excite the listener. The four saxophonists, Bill, Scott, Tim, and William perform a wide repertoire of compositions that span 300 years. The composers - Handel, Bach, Teleman, Monk, L. Niehaus, S. Nestico, and the quartet's own compositions, enable the listener to distinguish the different musical sounds through time. It is our hope that the fusion of intricate harmonies, and the articulate instrumentation of four saxophones, will captivate your hearing and enlighten your being. The quartet is available for social and corporate functions, weddings, church and holiday services, and educational workshops. We will accomodate your event.

	Bill Keil - Alto and Soprano Saxes Bill earned a BA in Jazz Performance at North Texas State University, and was working on a Masters Degree from Trenton State College. Bill has performed with Bob Hope, Tony Bennett, the North Texas State One O’clock Band, Lyle Mays, Eguardo Cintron, the Phil Giordano Big Band, and the Richie Cole Alto Madness Band. He has studied with Joe Allard, Rich Mattison, Rule Beasley, Jim Riggs, Terry Steele, and Angelo DiMattius. Bill founded the Bill Keil Big Band, the Clazzical Saxophone Quartet, the Creative Music Workshop, and was co-founder of the Willingboro Jazz Festival and Eastwind Jazz Ensemble. Bill has taught in the Willingboro school system, Burlington County College, and both Orange Coast College and Rio Honda Junior College in California. Bill plays a 140,000 Series Mark VI Selmer Alto with a Selmer C* mouthpiece worked on by Frank Wells of Chicago. Bill also plays a Yanagisawa Soprano with a hard rubber Otto Link.
	Scott Steven Merritt - Baritone Sax and Bass Clarinet Scott studied with tenor great Buddy Savitt. Also studied harmony, theory, and arranging with Dr. David King. Receives constant inspiration from Tim Price. Scott has performed with the Stylistics, the Manhattans, the Blue Notes, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Millie Jackson, Connie Stevens, Neil Sedaka, the Skyliners, Wolfman Jack, Lou Christie, and Leslie Gore. Scott has also performed locally with Don’t Call Me Francis, Thriller (Featuring Tom Pizzi), the Big Push Band, the Deacon Strong Band, and the Urban Groove Project (www.urbangrooveproject.com). He is the leader of the New Millenium Jazz Orchestra and co-leader of the Clazzical Saxophone Quartet. Scott plays a Super Action 80 Baritone with a Selmer 80-F mouthpiece and #3 Rico Select Jazz Reeds. Scott also plays a Noblet Bass Clarinet with a Med Open Brillhart mouthpiece and 2½ reeds.
	Tim Pletcher - Alto Sax Tim is an original member of the quartet since its inception in 1999. A graduate of Willingboro High School, Tim has studied with Dave Misek, Richard Gigger, and Bill Keil. He is a member of the Burlington County Musicians Local 336 concert and jazz band. Tim is employed as a research scientist at the Sarnoff Corporation in Princeton, NJ where he is the inventor on 30 current and pending US patents. He lives in Eastampton, NJ with his wife and three children. Tim plays a Mark VI Alto with Selmer Goldtone with #3 Rico Royal Reeds.
	William Murray Jr. - Tenor Sax Bill earned a BA in Jazz Performance at Howard University and a Master of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems from Regis University. He has performed with The Louie Bellson Big Band, the Lionel Hampton Big Band, Tony Bennett, Eguardo Cintron, The New York Voices, Randy Brecker and many others. Bill also was the Lead Alto / Musical Director of the Air Force’s Premier Jazz Ensemble for 23 years. Bill plays a Cannonball tenor with a custom RPC tenor mouthpiece. He also plays flute, clarinet and piccolo.