Mike Cemprola

Award-winning saxophonist Mike Cemprola is an in-demand member of the Washington, DC and Philadelphia music scenes. He he has performed/recorded with The Mike Cemprola Quartet, the Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia, the Fresh-Cut Orchestra, the co-led quartet Gunshow, Norman David and the Eleventet, Color as Time, and a host of other creative ensembles. Since 2016, he’s been the jazz alto saxophonist for the United States Air Force’s Airmen of Note. In addition to being a member of these groups, he has performed with the Pennsylvania Ballet, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, The National Symphony Orchestra, Christian McBride, Branford Marsalis, Kenny Barron, Larry McKenna, and many other jazz icons.