Mazz Swift: Violin

Mazz Swift, a native New Yorker, began playing the violin at age 7. She studied privately for 9 years with Elizabeth Small, Shirley Givens and Timothy Baker. During this time, she attended and graduated from the High School of the Performing Arts. She later attended The Juilliard School of Music.
She has appeared with Versus, Sofia Run, Vernon Reid, The Zendik Orgaztra, JT & the NYC Playboys, Sorcha Dorcha, BlackOut, Preston Clarke, Blue Muse, Jazzhole and alexis Hightower, among others.
Current commitments for Swift include; The McCabes, a traditional Irish/Country/Rock band; The Speakeasy String Quartet, an ensemble specializing in vintage Jazz and other musical styles of the 1920’s and ‘30s; and performing with the innovative tabla player, producer and occasional Burnt Sugar guest, Suphala.
In 2001, Swift was appointed musical director of the off-off Broadway show, Notice Me produced by the Rise Theater and Dance Company. The production was featured in the NYC Fringe Festival.