A native of the Pacific Northwest, saxophonist Tracy Knoop is one of the best-known jazz artists and teachers in the region. After graduating from the Berklee School of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, he joined the world-famous Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and toured with them for ten years. Tracy has performed with such greats as Louis Bellson, Ray Charles, Natalie Cole, Bernadette Peters, Buddy Rich, and Mel Torme. He also has performed with the Temptations, Four Tops, and the Seattle Symphony. He can be heard on commercial recordings by the Charlie May All-Star Big Band, He continues to perform and teach extensively throughout the Northwest and across the country. "So pleased to be playing with John Hansen on Piano, first call Ryan Donnelley on bass, And Adam Kessler on drums. I have some new music ready after returning from Panama, hope to see all of you"