Garden State Sax Quartet
Ellis Jasenovic
Ellis Jasenovic (Tenor Saxophone) holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Montclair State University. As well as being an accomplished classical saxophonist, Mr. Jasenovic also has a love and talent for jazz. During his time at MSU, he had the opportunity to perform with such acclaimed jazz artists as Terrell Stafford, Hendrick Merkins, Jeffery Kunkle and New York Voices. He currently plays with the One More Once Big Band and the multi-influenced rock band Thank You Scientist. Ellis was previously a teacher of music at John F. Kennedy High School in Paterson, NJ, and well as the school's Assistant Marching Band Director. Mr. Jasenovic has devoted several years to working with the Hackettstown Community Band and was also the conductor of the group for three years. His saxophone instructors have included Bruce Williams and David Bixler. He resides in Hackettstown, NJ and is a free-lance saxophonist and private teacher in the Northern New Jersey area.