Our Members
Members of the Saxyderms have come to Boston from all over the country and from a diverse array of backgrounds.
Jason Holt
Instruments: Alto Sax
Jason Holt
Jason first picked up a saxophone in elementary school 16 years ago, after parting ways with playing piano. Jason has performed classically in symphonic and jazz bands throughout high school, including two Pennsylvania district band festivals and sitting as first alto in his high school jazz big band. He continued playing saxophone at Tufts, joining multiple trips to Europe with the Tufts Wind Ensemble and playing in overunderground, a Philly/Boston-area rock group. Jason graduated with a double major in Economics and Psychology, and now works at McKinsey & Company as a Research Analyst. When he's not playing saxophone, Jason also performs in Zikukim, a Boston-area Israeli Dance troupe.Jason plays a Yamaha YAS-62 alto on a Meyer 5 mouthpiece and Vandoren Java reeds.
Marc Mayes
Instruments: Tenor Sax