Education

Paul Kartanowicz is a graduate of Rutgers University, where he earned his Bachelors Degree in Music. The music degree is divided into three areas of concentration: Theory, History, and Performance. In addition to it's many world class facilities, Rutgers is home to the Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies , the largest jazz research library in the world.

Music Ensembles

(2001-2003) Rutgers University Jazz Ensemble, (Mosaic) under the direction of saxophonist, Leo Johnson

(2000-2001) Rutgers University Jazz Ensemble, (Mosaic) under the direction of Dr. William R. Bauer (author of "Open the Door: The Life and Music of Betty Carter").

(1993-1994) Lyndhurst High School Band (Marching & Stage)

Private instruction by:

Newman Taylor Baker (Billy Harper Quintet) (2000-2003)

Steve Berrios (2001)

Steven Gerard (1992-1995)

Jane Allenbach (1989-1994)