Alexa Tarantino is a jazz saxophone & woodwind artist, composer, and educator based in New York, NY
"[Alexa] lights up rooms when she solos."
THE ROAR AND THE WHISPER
Alexa Tarantino’s fifth studio album The Roar and the Whisper is a spellbinding new chapter in the jazz musician’s evolution. The saxophonist, flutist, composer, and educator has long been lauded for her poise and precision—“a one-woman wrecking crew,” as Wynton Marsalis calls her. Now, Blue Engine Records captures the full breadth of her artistry: from spirited, up-tempo improvisations to intimate, ethereal ballads.
Feb 27, 2026
Arnhold Innovation Series: Carlos Henriquez and Obed Calvaire The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Rose Theater, Jazz at Lincoln Center
Feb 28, 2026
Arnhold Innovation Series: Carlos Henriquez and Obed Calvaire The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Rose Theater, Jazz at Lincoln Center
Mar 07, 2026
Family Concert: Who is Louis Armstrong? feat. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Rose Theater, Jazz at Lincoln Center
Mar 07, 2026
Family Concert: Who is Louis Armstrong? feat. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Rose Theater
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Awards
Downbeat 2023 Winner "Rising Star - Soprano Sax"
Downbeat 2023 Nominated "Rising Star - Flute"
Downbeat 4X Nominated "Rising Star - Alto Saxophone" 2020-23
JazzTimes 2019 Top 5 Alto Saxophonists of the Year
