Isaac Edwards graduated from North Central University with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance (Saxophone). He went on to receive a Master's Degree in Music (Jazz Studies) from California State University Long Beach, where he studied extensively with renowned jazz saxophonists, Eric Marienthal and Jeff Clayton (Clayton-Hamilton Big Band).
Isaac has opened for renowned artists such as Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith and has performed at Paisley Park (the late Prince's extraordinary private estate). He has performed and recorded with multiple top-notch musicians including Malcolm-Jamal Warner (a.k.a. Theo from the Cosby Show), Kirk Whalum (saxophonist for Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You"), Eddie Bullen, Liberty Silver, John Blackwell (Prince), Michael Bland (Prince), Tommy Barberalla (Prince) and Darryl Williams. Additionally, he has had the honor of playing with the Bernie James sextet and Gary Greene's Big Band of Barristers in Los Angeles.
Isaac has recorded two solo albums and his previous single (Begin Again) achieved the Most Added list on Billboard's Smooth Jazz Chart. Most recently, Isaac has been in the studio recording for his upcoming album, due to be released in February 22, 2019 (pre-order on iTunes as early as January 22, 2019). Follow him on Instagram or Facebook for updates!
Being a bit of an over-achiever, Isaac also holds a degree in law from Pepperdine School of Law and is a practicing litigation attorney. Isaac previously served as worship leader for two churches. He currently volunteers his time playing saxophone and keyboards for a local church in beautiful San Diego, where he resides with his lovely wife, Laura.
Photography: Bradley Schweit