Jacob Do is an Edmonton saxophonist, composer, and educator whose nuanced sound lends itself to emotional storytelling through improvisation. Jacob elevates the music through his authentic, precise, and ambitious approach as an improviser, connecting to audiences through the shared human experience. As an artist, he has crafted original compositions and arrangements unified by soundscapes of intensity and vulnerability; all while being immensely steeped in the rich tradition of Black American Music.
Jacob completed his degree in Jazz Performance at McGill University in 2021, and is channeling his creativity into the Jacob Do Octet, combining his extensive training with a bold artistic vision, resulting in a captivating blend of tradition and contemporary exploration. This refreshing instrumentation gives Jacob access to a dynamic sound palette that evokes ferocity, persistence, intimacy, and nostalgia www.jacobdomusic.com