Dexter Moses

Dexter Moses is an Instructor of Music at Duke University, affiliated with the Department of Music within the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Music (2021) and Master of Music (2023) from North Carolina Central University.

Education

• Master of Music, North Carolina Central University (2023)
• Bachelor of Music, North Carolina Central University (2021)

Research Interests

Moses focuses on jazz history and improvisation, particularly exploring the intersection between bebop pioneers like Don Byas and Charlie Parker. His work bridges saxophone performance techniques with analytical approaches to rhythmic and harmonic innovations in mid-20th century jazz.

Teaching

He teaches advanced jazz saxophone courses, emphasizing technical mastery and historical context in performance (e.g., MUSIC 105-6 and MUSIC 205-6).

Publications

His 2024 article in Jazz Education in Research and Practice analyzes Don Byas’s role in shaping Charlie Parker’s improvisational approach to Rhythm Changes, highlighting harmonic experimentation and swing-to-bebop transitions.