What I require for music to really captivate me is groove and
intellect working in tandem. Music that gets into your bones,
into your head and into your heart. — Anton Schwartz

Based in Seattle and Oakland.

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when he is performing near you.

Lessons via Skype and in person.

Anton is a passionate and experienced teacher,
on the faculty of the California Jazz Conservatory.
Learn more at Anton's Jazz Education Page.

Anton’s Latest Jazz Blog Posts

• Rootless Scales & Phantom Modes
• “Minor Major” Chords
• Using Zoom in Music Lessons & Clinics
• Some Fun with Piano Harmonics
• Jazz Harmony – You Have the Answers

Now Available: Sheet Music for Anton's Tunes

Anton's compositions are now available for purchase and immediate download! All include rhythm section charts, as well as melody/harmony charts for C, B and E instruments.

Upcoming performances…

Anton recently performed a concert of unaccompanied saxophone
at the San Francisco Jazz Festival… and was a featured soloist with the Boston Pops at Boston Symphony Hall.
Visit Anton's calendar page for all the upcoming listings.

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