The Colin Walters Quartet

Dr. Colin Walters is a saxophonist, woodwind doubler, composer, and educator who performs regularly in a wide variety of genres and ensembles throughout the New York metropolitan area. He leads his own quartet, quintet, and trio and is a co-founder of the Funky Dawgz Brass Band. Dr. Walters has performed at notable venues such as Madison Square Garden, The Capitol Theatre, Dizzy’s Club, Birdland, The Blue Note, and Lincoln Center. Most notably, he has studied under and been mentored by some of the most renowned musicians of our time including Wynton Marsalis, Bruce Williams, Donald Vega, David DeJesus, Greg Case, Earl MacDonald, and John Mastroianni. He is an active clinician and performer advocating music and its importance to the next generation of musicians. Through performance, education, and diverse community engagements, he strives to inspire others to appreciate the cultural aesthetic experiences of music.