Michael Saddekni plays lead tenor in the Samford Jazz ensemble. Plays tenor in Samford sax quartet. Plays with Samford Jazz Combo band. Has played with Super Jazz, Night Flight Big Band, and Power and Glory Big Band. Has taught master classes at Vestavia Hills High School. Is currently a student at Samford University getting a BA in Saxophone Performance. Michael has composed multiple arrangements for varying ensembles and toured the southeast with Samford Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. He has been instructed by Gary Wheat, Sallie White, Mace Hibbard, and Chip Crotts.
Concerts with Cloud 9 Orchestra08.18.2012…”High Five for Mike” Benefit Concert (Birmingham, AL)
01.24.2013…SEBC Presidential Council Dinner at Vestavia Country Club (Vestavia Hills, AL)
06.30.2013…”Let Freedom Swing” featuring Cloud 9 Orchestra (Birmingham, AL)