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Highly regarded as one of the most energetic and versatile saxophonists on the scene today. Patrick is highly sought after as a performer, as he is very active in performing jazz, classical and many other world and modern styles of music. As an educator, Patrick has presented clinics and master-classes in the U.S., Mexico, and Asia Pacific, and has been a featured artist and performer for many concerts and music festivals. Patrick has served on faculty at the Conservatory of Music at Mary Hardin-Baylor and has presented clinics in many Universities throughout the world.

Patrick Trahan is the former saxophonist for three time Grammy award Winning Little Joe and La Familia. While Patrick toured with Little Joe, he performed in many notable venues across the nation and has had the opportunity to share the stage with many great artists such as Peter Erskine, Dave Weckl, Kevin Mahogany, and Eric Marienthal to name a few.

Patrick is a classically trained saxophonist who has earned a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and a Master of Music Performance from the University of Texas-Pan American. Although he is classically trained, Patrick has a huge love and passion for jazz and has learned his craft the “old school” way, from the jazz masters before him. His most heartfelt moments in jazz come from gaining knowledge and advice from many of the wonderful musicians he has worked with, setting forth a new breed of saxophonists that are well versed in all genres of music.