Dayna Stephens Trio at The Falcon

"His big, warm lines are full of notes and intent but also gusts of wind, bodies of water." - Jazz Times

nternationally renowned saxophonist/ composer/educator, Dayna Stephens, is a force of nature. A fluid, vigorous soloist with a warm, soulful sound, Dayna has proven himself a master of composition and arrangement, a highly acclaimed band leader and an in-demand sideman for contemporary jazz masters such as Kenny Barron, Al Foster, Idris Mohammed, Taylor Eigsti and Roy Hargrove - placing first in the Downbeat Critics Poll for Tenor Sax Rising Star.

Dayna has appeared with numerous established musicians and other rising stars, including Terence Blanchard, Geoffrey Keezer, Albert "Tootie" Heath, Matt Wilson, Oliver Lake, Carlos Santana, Stefon Harris, Stevie Wonder, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Peter Apfelbaum, Tom Harrell, Gretchen Parlato, Josh Roseman, Ray Drummond, Winard Harper, Bobby Short among others....

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"His big, warm lines are full of notes and intent but also gusts of wind, bodies of water." - Jazz Times

nternationally renowned saxophonist/ composer/educator, Dayna Stephens, is a force of nature. A fluid, vigorous soloist with a warm, soulful sound, Dayna has proven himself a master of composition and arrangement, a highly acclaimed band leader and an in-demand sideman for contemporary jazz masters such as Kenny Barron, Al Foster, Idris Mohammed, Taylor Eigsti and Roy Hargrove - placing first in the Downbeat Critics Poll for Tenor Sax Rising Star.

Dayna has appeared with numerous established musicians and other rising stars, including Terence Blanchard, Geoffrey Keezer, Albert "Tootie" Heath, Matt Wilson, Oliver Lake, Carlos Santana, Stefon Harris, Stevie Wonder, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Peter Apfelbaum, Tom Harrell, Gretchen Parlato, Josh Roseman, Ray Drummond, Winard Harper, Bobby Short among others.

Stephen's album, Gratitude (2017), features super star veterans, Brad Mehldau, Julian Lage, Larry Grenadier and Eric Harland.

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