Morehead State University 
2nd Annual Saxophone Day

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Eric Alexander has appeared in many capacities on record, including leader, sideman, and producer as well as composing a number of the tunes he records. While he has garnered critical acclaim from every corner, what has mattered most has been to establish his own voice within the illustrious bop-based jazz
tradition.

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Timothy McAllister has emerged as one of today’s premier concert saxophone performers and teachers. His career has taken him throughout the North America, Europe, and Asia, garnering prizes at many prestigious national and international
competitions.

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Dr. Gordon Towell received his doctoral degree in music education
with a cognate in jazz studies from the College-Conservatory of Music
at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Towell is presently professor of music
in jazz studies and music education at Morehead State University.


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Johnny Salinas serves on the faculty at Morehead State University.
He holds degrees from Northwestern University, where he studied with
Dr. Frederick L. Hemke. As an active chamber musician, Johnny is a
founding member of the award-winning Amethyst Quartet.