Bret Zvacek

Bret Zvacek has performed with Kenny Wheeler, Gene Bertoncini, The Woody Herman Orchestra, and numerous other jazz artists. Since September 2005, Bret has served as the Musical Director of the Central New York Jazz Orchestra (Syracuse), collaborating with artists including Phil Woods, Hubert Laws, Bobby Watson, Joe Locke, and others. Under Bret’s direction, the CNYJO has released its first CD/DVD “THEN, NOW & AGAIN” to critical acclaim. Bret’s 2001 quintet CD “DAY IN MAY” has been described as being “infused with creative energy” (Cadence Magazine, December 2002). He has written big band music for numerous professional and student ensembles. He has held teaching positions at University of North Texas, McGill University, and at The Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY, where he currently is Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies. Bret Zvacek is a clinician and performing artist for the Yamaha Corporation of America, and conducted the New York All-State Jazz Ensemble in December 2007, and the Massachusetts All-State Jazz Ensemble in March 2009. Get Bret Zvacek Quintet DAY IN MAY and CNY Jazz Orchestra THEN, NOW & AGAIN at cdbaby.com & itunes music store.