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, and Chaka Khan.

Early life and education

Snitzer was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Rochester, New York. He began playing the saxophone at a young age and attended the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, where he studied with Ramon Ricker.

Career

After moving to New York City, Snitzer pursued a career as a session musician and composer. He provided the saxophone solo in Boy Meets Girl's 1988 hit " Waiting for a Star to Fall". He has contributed to numerous film and television soundtracks, including ''The Firm'', ''The Prince of Tides'', ''The Manchurian Candidate'', and ''Law & Order''. Snitzer has also been involved in several Broadway productions, including ''The Lion King'' and ''The Producers''. Snitzer has released several albums as a solo artist, including ''Ties That Bind'', ''In the Eye of the Storm'', ''Some Quiet Place'', and ''Traveler''. His music is a blend of contemporary jazz, pop, and R&B. ''Ties That Bind'' received critical acclaim for its "sensuous melodies and rich harmonies" and was described as "one of the most enjoyable smooth jazz albums of the year" by JazzTimes. Snitzer has also collaborated with other artists, including David Sanborn, Bob James, and Eric Marienthal. He has written music for television commercials and produced his own music for several artists. Snitzer won the

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for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album at the

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as part of the

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Fusion.

References

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