Vancouver native Saul Berson is a veteran jazz saxophonist whose career spans over four decades, five acclaimed albums, and international performances across Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and South Africa. Celebrated for his warm, playful sound in the bebop tradition of Charlie Parker and Cannonball Adderley, Berson’s musical range also explores post-bop, trad jazz, and avant-garde styles.
He has performed with such jazz luminaries as Jaki Byard, Steve Grossman, George Lewis, and Barry Guy. Berson leads several ensembles including the Saul Berson Quartet and Asef, a dynamic project merging Middle Eastern motifs with jazz improvisation. In addition to his own groups, he is an in-demand collaborator, performing with Vancouver ensembles like the Ragtime Ramblers, Ard ‘n Saul, and Tzimmes.
Meet The Ragtime Ramblers – North America’s premier “Trad” or Dixieland Jazz band! The Ragtime Ramblers blend the best of traditional Jazz …
The Saul Berson Trio is a Vancouver-based ensemble of professional musicians playing a wide array of the well-known jazz standards. Their …
The Saul Berson Quartet has developed a unique sound over the years delivering an uncommon approach to modern jazz, The Saul Berson Quartet …
Saul teaches privately as well as giving master classes/clinics at elementary and high schools throughout Greater Vancouver.