Saxophonist Derek Brown in a Lyceum Series Recital

One of the nation’s most innovative saxophonists, Derek Brown, will present a solo Lyceum Series recital at Baylor University on Wednesday, October 6, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Roxy Grove Hall.
From his more than thirty million views across social media to his appearance on international television and NPR’s “Weekend Edition,” Billboard-charting Derek Brown and his one-of-a-kind solo “BEATBoX SAX” project have been exploding across the world music scene.
As described by jazz journalist/historian Scott Yanow, “Brown performs unaccompanied solos that occasionally make one recall Bobby McFerrin in his early prime and the great saxophonist Eddie Harris … utilizing slap-tonguing, circular breathing, a wide interest in musical styles, and dazzling coordination to create rather unique music.”
Derek Brown has performed solo concerts in all fifty United States and over twenty-five countries around the world—almost two hundred total international shows. Known for his boundless energy on stage, creative audience interaction, and musical depth, Derek’s live shows always surprise and delight. His ongoing “BEATBoX SAX” music videos and tutorials on YouTube have been enormously popular among saxophonists and music lovers alike (over 150,000 YouTube subscriptions), leading to endorsements with Légère, JodyJazz, P. Mauriat, BG France, and Austrian Audio.
This Lyceum Series recital, made possible by the Meadows Foundation of Dallas, is free of charge and open to the public. It is also available for livestreaming at baylor.edu/music/live.