Dexter Moses

Bio

Dexter Moses, originally from Richmond, VA, now based in Raleigh-Durham NC is a young rising

saxophonist, composer, and educator. His introduction to jazz began at the age of 12 through the RVA Richmond Youth Jazz Guild led by pianist, Ashby Anderson. Through the program he got the opportunity to play at local festivals and events, and perform for notable figures such as Wynton Marsalis and Bill Clinton at the Richmond Forum. While attending Appomattox Regional Governor's School in Petersburg, VA he was in the top jazz ensemble led by educator James Carver. There, he also earned two Outstanding Musicianship Awards at the Berklee High School Jazz Festival (2015, 2017) while privately studying under Berklee College of Music and North Carolina Central University alum, James "Saxsmo" Gates.

Moses is an alum of NCCU where he studied with Dr. Ira Wiggins, Dr. Brian Horton, and artist-in

residence Branford Marsalis. While obtaining a Bachelors in Jazz Studies and Masters in Jazz Composition & Arranging, he has performed and/or recorded with top artists such as Branford Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Joey Calderazzo, Nnenna Freelon, Lenora Zenzalai Helm, Antonio Hart, James “Saxsmo” Gates, and many more. As a part of his artist mission, Moses' self-released debut album, New Perspective (2024), musically expresses the human experience while staying true to the jazz tradition. Currently, he serves as a saxophone instructor at Russell Lacy Music, NCCU, and Duke University. 

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