Stan Cherednik Quartet

The Stan Cherednik Quartet (formerly known as The Upbeat Jazz Quartet) is Atlanta’s newest and most exciting straight-ahead Jazz group to have come along in years. The group is made up of some of Atlanta’s finest musicians, including Mike Kelly (guitar), Joseph Moore (bass), Phil Smith (drums), and leader Stan Cherednik (alto saxaphone). Born and educated in the Ukraine, Mr. Cherednik received the Bachelor of Music degree from the Tchaikowsky College of Music. Having performed around the world, Stan is currently a member of the United States Naval Academy Band at Fort McPherson in Atlanta.