Three-time GRAMMY nominated saxophonist and composer Troy Roberts is one of the most in-demand touring and recording artists of his generation. An Australian-born, New York City-based musician, Roberts has lent his sound to recordings by Joey DeFrancesco, Van Morrison, Kurt Elling, Veronica Swift, and Jeff “Tain” Watts, among many others. As a prolific leader with sixteen releases to his name, his latest project Green Lights features John Patitucci and Paul Bollenback. Roberts balances a busy schedule performing with his quartet, his original project Nu-Jive, and collaborating with some of the most celebrated artists in jazz today.

BIO

Troy Roberts Saxophonist & Composer Embracing his love for a vast variety of stylistic genres, three-time GRAMMY nominated saxophonist, Troy Roberts is quickly becoming one of the most widely recorded touring artists of his time. As a go-to first call saxophonist, his name adorns several essential recordings ranging from the legendary Joey DeFrancesco, the iconic Van Morrison, the quintessential Jeff “Tain” Watts, the tireless Orrin Evans Captain Black Big Band, the critically acclaimed Kurt Elling, the breathtaking Veronica Swift, to numerous other jazz veterans, and newcomers considered tastemakers of their generation.

Roberts, a New York City based Australian immigrant, is also a prolific leader with sixteen releases to his name. Currently celebrating his latest, Green Lights (featuring John Patitucci, Paul Bollenback and Jimmy Macbride), Roberts maintains a busy recording and performance schedule with his quartet, his original project Nu-Jive, as well as some of the greatest artists of today. troyroberts.com