| Kim
Park is an internationally respected and versatile Jazz Artist. In
addition to performing on saxophone, flute and piano, he is also a
composer, producer, clinician and educator.
He is the son and protégé of the late John
Park, the legendary lead alto saxophonist of the Stan Kenton Orchestra.
Kim has performed around the world with Stan Kenton, Clark Terry, Louis
Bellson, Stan Getz, Jack Sheldon, Gorge Benson, Mel Torme and many
others.
Mr. Park has appeared as soloist at both the
National Flute Association and North American Saxophone Alliance
Conventions, as well as the Kansas City, Atlanta, and Tulsa Symphonies,
plus the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival in 1998.
Regarding availability for performances, clinics and
masterclasses, please contact the Yamaha Artist Relations Department at
(616)940-4900. |
Kim
Park resides in Kansas City, Missouri where his hobbies include poetry,
painting, golf, tennis, archery, backpacking, astronomy and various
Epicurean and entrepreneurial pursuits.
Kim Park is a Yamaha Performing
Artist/Clinician. He plays the Yamaha YFL-61 flute and the YAS-62 and
YSS-62 alto and soprano saxophones.
"Truly
one of the great alto saxophone virtuosos of our day."
- LOUIS BELLSON (1998)
"...has
shown such respect for the masters and in turn has mastered his
craft."
- CLARK TERRY (1985)
"My favorite saxophonist to come along in years -- and that flute!"
- STAN GETZ (1988)
"Stop practicing and mow the yard!"
- JOHN PARK (1972)
Visit the Yamaha: Performing Artists
website.
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