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David Halliday is a multifaceted jazz saxophonist and educator affiliated with the University of Utah as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Saxophone, Westminster College as director of its Jazz Ensemble, and Salt Lake Community College as adjunct faculty. With a diverse career spanning live performances, studio recordings, and academic instruction, Halliday bridges professional musical practice with pedagogy.
- MM, Jazz Performance and Composition - University of Utah
- BM, Saxophone Performance - Brigham Young University
Halliday's research interests center on jazz improvisation, saxophone pedagogy, and New Orleans-style funk composition. His performance history includes collaborations with iconic artists such as Diana Krall, B.B. King, and Galactic, alongside appearances on major networks and award-winning recordings.
In academia, Halliday contributes to jazz education through private instruction, ensemble leadership, and courses like Survey of Jazz. His career integrates practical musicianship with theoretical frameworks in jazz and funk traditions.
- Dreamsville (2012) - Featured on KUER 90.1 FM's Top 12 list
- The New Orleans Project (upcoming) - Original funk compositions recorded at Big Blue studio
Halliday's accolades include four Outstanding Tenor Saxophone Soloist awards at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival and the Reno Jazz Festival's Outstanding College Musician honor.
- Current teaching roles: Jazz Saxophone Private Lessons, Survey of Jazz Instruction
- Institutional affiliations: University of Utah, Westminster College, Salt Lake Community College
