Episode 23: What's Jazzing with Guest Tracy Morris - a podcast by Taste Test Live

Have a taste this week, as we feature legendary Saxophonist Tracy Morris. As founder and director of the Morris Music Academy, Tracy was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida where he excelled in music at a very young age and earned numerous musical honors while in middle and high school.
Tracy graduated from the University of North Florida jazz program where he studied with legendary alto saxophonist Bunky Green and the late euphonium master and jazz pioneer Rich Matteson.  He performed with and composed for the top jazz ensemble there and was the featured baritone saxophone soloist on UNF’s critically acclaimed debut CD, “Have You Heard?” Tracy has performed in concert with many notable artists including Dr. Billy Taylor, Louis Belson, Marcus Printup, James Moody, Rich Matteson, Vincent Gardner, Kevin Bales, Cassandra Wilson, Clark Terry, Elian Elias, and others.
Tracy has taught at Florida State College and Duval County Public Schools and performs regularly throughout the Southeast.
A firm believer in equal access to the music and arts for all, Tracy remains very active in the cultural arts community and currently serves on the board of Beaches Fine Arts Series in Jacksonville Beach, FL.
Don’t miss out on his exclusive audio interview where he discusses how he began playing saxophone, working as a music educator which ultimately led him to start his own school, the Morris Music Academy. In December 2017, Morris Music Academy had the dubious honor of performing during a student and faculty showcase at the world-renowned Carnegie Hall.  Tracy also shared his love for educating students from age 3 to 73 and recounts his numerous performances with other Jacksonville greats, to sharing the stage with Damien Lamar - where the two also recall stories growing up in a musical family. 
For more about Tracy Morris visit www.morrismusicacademy.com

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