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Peter Sommer is a Professor of Music and Saxophone at Colorado State University (CSU), leading the saxophone studio and directing Jazz Combos. He is a renowned jazz saxophonist with a focus on tenor saxophone, blending traditional jazz influences with avant-garde innovation. His work spans performances at major venues globally and collaborations with artists like Art Lande and Rich Perry.
Research Interests:
- Jazz Performance and Composition
- Saxophone Techniques and Pedagogy
- Avant-Garde and Post-Bebop Styles
- Interdisciplinary Music Collaborations
Performance Highlights:
- Albums as a leader: Narrando Historias (2015), Tremolo Canteen (2010), Crossroads (2008), Sioux County (2006)
- Member of ensembles like the Ken Walker Sextet, Ninth and Lincoln, and the Colorado Jazz Orchestra
- Concert performances with orchestras including the Colorado Symphony and Dallas Symphony
Award Recognition: Praised by Saxophone Journal for his dark, gritty sound and fearless creativity. Premiered William Bolcom’s soprano saxophone concerto with CSU Wind Symphony in 2016.
Advising and Grants: Active mentor in CSU’s saxophone studio. Involved in commissions for new works, including Bolcom’s concerto. Extensive touring and recording collaborations highlight his role as a bridge between traditional and modern jazz.
