Giacomo DeAnnuntis
Soprano Saxophone and Alto Saxophone
Giacomo has been performing for over 40 years. He studied with several teachers, including Reginald Jackson, founding member of the Washington Saxophone Quartet, and he performed Classical saxophone music as a soloist at several churches in the Washington, DC, area.
He started Saxadelphia® in 2004 while performing in the Roxborough Symphony Orchestra in Philadelphia. He has performed with several concert bands as well as the Philadelphia Doctors Chamber Orchestra, the Settlement Music School Adult Chamber Orchestra, and Settlement Adult Chamber Players.
Mervin Toussaint
Soprano Saxophone and Alto Saxophone
Mervin Toussaint is an emerging saxophonist and composer making waves as both a performer and educator in the Philadelphia area. Since moving to Philadelphia in 2016 Mervin has embraced the musical influences around him including Jazz, RnB, Neo-soul, and other contemporary styles into his own voice. He has presented his music as a leader in a wide array of venues and spaces, including South Jazz Kitchen, Chris’ Jazz Cafe, Paris Bistro, and the MAAS building. He has also performed as a soloist at a variety of churches, including the historical Tindley Temple United Methodist Church. As a side musician, Mervin actively collaborates with rappers, poets, and spoken word artists and incorporates those mediums into his original compositions. He also teaches at Settlement Music School in Philadelphia.
Ken Weiner
Tenor Saxophone
Ken Weiner is an experienced saxophonist and clarinetist. He has performed with Settlement Music School’s Adult Chamber Music program and as a member of the Settlement Adult Chamber Orchestra. He is president of Settlement’s Germantown branch and is active in other Philadelphia area musical groups.
Matt Couzens
Baritone Saxophone
Matt Couzens has been playing alto/tenor/baritone saxophone for over 30 years. He holds degrees in music (Classical and Jazz) from Santa Rosa Junior College (A.A. 1998) and Sonoma State University (B.M. 2000). He also briefly studied as a post graduate at Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. Matt studied saxophone with Ralph Carney, Duane Ewing, Ari Camarota, Ernie Small, and Harvey Weinapple. He has also studied jazz improvisation with Bennett Friedman, Jeff Pittson, and Mel Graves. He has toured and recorded extensively. Matt is a member of several Philly area bands.