Jeff Alkire, has toured the world performing as a saxophonist with the likes of Ray Charles, John Lee Hooker, Terry Gibbs, Joe Farrell, Charlie Haden, Art Lande, Chuck Isreals, Eddie Marshall, Bobby Shew, John Patitucci and John Stowell. Jeff studied at Berklee College of Music and at the California Institute of the Arts where he earned B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees in Jazz Performance. After graduating, he moved to Australia to join the Jazz Studies program as a full- time faculty member of Adelaide University. Now back in the States, Jeff teaches jazz courses at several colleges in California, repairs instruments and performs his music. His CD's are available on media page. The Jeff Alkire Quartet featuring Tomas Hobzek on Drums, Tomas Liska on Bass and long time associate and friend, benny Lackner on piano will be on a 2 week tour in starting at Jazz Dock on February 11th, 2020.