About Me

Born and raised in Wilmington, NC. Played saxophone since 5 years old and have played through K-12 and collegiate level. Saxophonist/Woodwind Specialist, Composer/Arranger.

Education

2019-2024

Bachelor of Music, Instrument Performance (Saxophone)
North Carolina Central University

NCCU Jazz Program Member (2021-2024)

Performed with NCCU Jazz Ensemble I at 2024 Jazz Education Conference in New Orleans, LA and the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival in Rockville, MD.

2024 Outstanding Undergraduate Instrument Musicianship Honoree

Magna Cum Laude

2024-Present

Master of Music, Jazz Studies (Composition & Arranging)
North Carolina Central University

NCCU Jazz Program Member (2024-Present)

Performed with NCCU Jazz Ensemble I in 2025 Mid-Atlantic Festival in Bethesda, MD and at 2025 HBCU Residency & Adjudication in Norfolk, Virginia.

Had my composition,Diversion, performed with NCCU Jazz Combo I at 2025 Monterey Jazz Festival.

Had my big band arrangement, Star Eyes, performed with NCCU Jazz Ensemble I at NCCU Fall Concert where I also performed with guest artist Joe Chambers.

My big band arrangement of Star Eyes and combo arrangement of Big Nick will both be performed with NCCU Jazz Ensemble I and Jazz Combo I (Combo Showcase) at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship in New York in January 2026.