Alexander Boykchuk
Saxaphonist, Flute & Clarinet
Growing up in Ukraine Sasha was exposed to a rich diversity of east European music from the childhood. After studies at St. Petersburg conservatory he got a job with St. Petersburg symphony orchestra under the direction of Evgeny Mravinsky. Later he focused his studies on jazz and travelled all over Europe, Asia and North America as a leader of Moscow Saxophone Quintet. Since moving to Canada he has performed with world greats: Tito Puente, Michael Buble, Diane Schuur, Arturo Sandoval, Michael Bolton, Gladys Knight, Pat Metheny, Clark Terry and others. His stage credits include: Jersey Boys, Evita, Cabaret, Music of the Night, Beauty and the Beast, South Pacific, Drowsy Chaperone, Swing, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Guys and Dolls, Cabaret, Sweet Charity, Aladdin (Broadway, Mirvish and US National tours), and many others. Sasha is also a busy freelance musician.