Stefan Zeniuk
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Stefan Zeniuk is a New York City based musician and filmmaker.
Often seen performing on the tenor saxophone
Tenor saxophone
The tenor saxophone is a medium-sized member of the saxophone family, a group of instruments invented by Adolphe Sax in the 1840s. The tenor, with the alto, are the two most common types of saxophones. The tenor is pitched in the key of B, and written as a transposing instrument in the treble...

, bass saxophone
Bass saxophone
The bass saxophone is the second largest member of the saxophone family. Its design is similar to that of the baritone saxophone, with a loop of tubing near the mouthpiece. It was the first type of saxophone presented to the public, when Adolphe Sax exhibited a bass saxophone in C at an exhibition...

, c-soprano saxophone, english horn, clarinet
Clarinet
The clarinet is a musical instrument of woodwind type. The name derives from adding the suffix -et to the Italian word clarino , as the first clarinets had a strident tone similar to that of a trumpet. The instrument has an approximately cylindrical bore, and uses a single reed...

, contra-alto clarinet
Contra-alto clarinet
The contra-alto clarinet is a large, low-sounding musical instrument of the clarinet family. The modern contra-alto clarinet is pitched in the key of EE and is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the EE contrabass clarinet...

 & bass clarinet
Bass clarinet
The bass clarinet is a musical instrument of the clarinet family. Like the more common soprano B clarinet, it is usually pitched in B , but it plays notes an octave below the soprano B clarinet...

 he is noted for his intense musical personality and dynamic stage presence. He currently heads up Gato Loco
Gato Loco
Gato Loco is a New York City based band formed in 2006 by Stefan Zeniuk & produced/conducted by Clifton Hyde.. They have two configurations, Gato Loco Coconino, and Gato Loco de Bajo. Gato Loco CocoNino has been positively reviewed by the press...

, and is also a member of Maxim Bass with Ron Anderson
Ron Anderson (musician)
Ron Anderson is a New York City based internationally known musician and composer. He is known for collaborations with many famous musicians, and has a large catalog of releases and compositions.-Molecules:...

 and Glenn Johnson
Glenn Johnson
Glenn Johnson is an Australian association footballer who played as a forward. He was born in Sydney and played for Sydney Olympic in-between two spells at Blacktown City Demons. Following his second spell at Blacktown he was transferred to of the Football League, and played five league games for...

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A noted interpreter of Latin music, Stefan is often seen performing with such notables as baritone/slide guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Clifton Hyde
Clifton Hyde
Clifton Hyde is an American multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer currently working from and residing in New York City....

, Joe Exley (tuba), Jesse Selengut
Jesse Selengut
Jesse Selengut is a New York City based trumpeter, composer, and singer.A noted performer of American Roots music, Selengut helped create “Treasures of the Sea” and “The Cangelosi Cards”...

 (trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals), Mike Gamble (guitar), Ari Folman-Cohen (bass), and his long-standing band Gato Loco.

He currently plays in the band Tinpan as well as his Gato Loco projects. He also featured on the Secret Curve
Secret Curve
Secret Curve is a 2011 album by Ron Anderson's PAK. It was released on John Zorn's Tzadik label as part of the composer series.-Tracks:*1. Overture*2. Let Me Tell You Something*3. Caffeine Static Rendezvous*4. No Future*5. Caro-Kann*6. Secret Curve...

 album by PAK
PAK (band)
PAK is a New York City based band. They are signed to John Zorn's Tzadik label.PAK was originally formed by Ron Anderson in 2000, after he spent some time with The Molecules. The original line-up consisted of Anderson, Jesse Krakow, Will Redmond, and Race Age. This line-up released the album 100%...

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In 2007 Stefan was noted by the British press as being the "...future of Brit pop," and "...sleazy and deeply debauched...".

He also participated in the "Mute Button" project by Improv Everywhere
Improv Everywhere
Improv Everywhere is a comedic performance art group based in New York City, formed in 2001 by Charlie Todd. Its slogan is "We Cause Scenes."The group carries out pranks, which they call "missions", in public places...

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