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Alexa Tarantino is an awardwinning saxophonist, woodwind
player, composer and teacher,
described by Wynton Marsalis as "a
one-woman wrecking crew, [...] an
indomitable force for expression,
education, and for absolute
excellence.” After debuting her
suite with 23ArtsLive, A Moment in
Time is due to be released as part
of her upcoming album on Posi-Tone
Records in Spring 2021.
Orlando Watson graduated from Youngstown
State University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts
in Communication and Creative Writing. Since
then he’s established himself as a preeminent
lyricist who’s soulful, baritone voice is known to
weave through words with uncanny rhythmic
delivery. He has been the recipient of multiple
prestigious awards, his poetry has been
published in Linden Avenue Literary Journal as
well as Five 2 One Magazine and he currently
serves as the Associate Director for the Tri-C
JazzFest in Cleveland, Ohio. Orlando’s passion
for faith, family, community and culture are
always reflected in his art, as he sees himself as
a bridge between social barriers built to further
divide humankind.