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In the words of Wynton Marsalis, Alexa Tarantino is a "one-woman wrecking crew… an indomitable force for expression, education, and absolute excellence.” The vibrant and versatile jazz saxophone and woodwind artist has been triple-nominated as a Rising Star by Downbeat Magazine's Critics' Poll. Her radiant spirit and artistry uplift and inspire her audiences one performance at a time. Alexa tours worldwide with Cécile McLorin Salvant, Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, and the Alexa Tarantino Quartet. Her records and compositions have consistently topped jazz radio charts, and her discography includes 25+ released recordings as a leader and side woman. Tarantino is in demand internationally as an energetic and impactful clinician, mentor, and coach and also represents Jazz at Lincoln Center as a visiting educator for various programs with students of all ages and levels. She holds a Masters' degree in Jazz Studies from The Juilliard School and BA degrees in Jazz Saxophone Performance and Music Education with a certificate in Arts Leadership from the Eastman School of Music. Alexa is Founder and Artistic Director of the Cape Ann Jazz Workshop in Rockport, Massachusetts (est. 2014).
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