MTSU’s Jazz Artist Series to Feature Saxophonist Miguel Alvarado Feb. 1

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University alumnus and adjunct jazz professor Miguel Alvarado will showcase his impressive saxophone skills with members of MTSU Combo 1 on Feb. 1 in the second concert of MTSU’s School of Music’s Jazz Artist Series. The concert, which will feature original compositions and arrangements by Alvarado, begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, in the Hinton Music Hall of the Wright Music Building, 1439 Faulkinberry Drive on the MTSU campus. A parking map is available at https://bit.ly/MTSUParking. “The concert will showcase the dynamic playing of one of Nashville’s best tenor saxophonists,” said Jamey Simmons, director of MTSU Jazz Studies. The program will also feature members of the top student/graduate combo in the jazz area, including Riley Trauscht, alto saxophone; Zicky Hart, tenor saxophone; Daniel Kuk, piano; Baily Johnstone, bass; and Miles Damaso, drums; and a guest appearance by faculty jazz saxophonist Don Aliquo. A native of Tampa, Florida, Alvarado embarked on his professional music journey at 13, initiating his performance career in the Tampa Bay area with various local R&B, Latin, and rock groups. Alvarado also graduated from the University of North Florida and “studied under the guidance of jazz legend Bunky Green, Kevin...