About

At a young age, Kyle had an inescapable curiosity for saxophone and instrumental music. Before graduating from high school, he would co-create and lead a jazz combo class, receive superior ranks in solo & ensemble, and create numerous arrangements for small jazz ensemble. 

 

In 2018, Kyle graduated with his undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Colorado’s prestigious jazz program. While attending school, he was a member of UNC’s Lab I under the direction of Dana Landry. During this time, Kyle had the pleasure of performing with musicians such as: Adam Nussbaum, Randy Brecker, Bob Shephard, and Dee Dee Bridgewater. Lab I received a 2018 Downbeat award for “Best large jazz ensemble” in the graduate category. Upon graduating, Kyle was recognized with the “Outstanding Undergrad” award.

 

Currently, Kyle is on tour with the Glenn Miller Orchestra as their Bari Saxophonist! In addition to this, Kyle is both a bandleader and has collaborated with many notable groups in Colorado, including: The Denver Jazz Orchestra, Sarah Mount & the Rushmores, The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, Little Trips, Titonic, and The Knockblockers. He also traveled the world briefly as a cruise ship musician before settling back down in the front range. 

 

Currently, Kyle is in the middle of releasing his debut album, Odyssey. 

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From Kyle: “I owe everything to music. Everything joyful I’ve gotten to experience in my life has been because of it. I try to always play like my life depends on it, because some days, it does."