Nathan King

B.M., California State University, Fullerton
M.M., California State University, Long Beach

Email Professor King at nking12@mtsac.edu 

Nathan King is a highly sought-after woodwind performer, jazz saxophonist, recording artist and music educator in Southern California. He has studied under some of the most well-regarded teachers in the business including Gary Foster, Jeff Ellwood, Katisse Buckingham, Sal Lozano, Dan St. Marseille and Damon Zick and has shared the stage with great musicians such as Bob Mintzer, Bill Cunliffe, Bob Sheppard, Doc Severinsen, Terrell Stafford, John Clayton, Gregg Field, Steve Houghton, Eric Marienthal, Walt Weiskopf, Joe LaBarbera and many others. 

He performs in a variety of groups including Bill Cunliffe's big band, "Bachanalia" and his own group, The King Quartet. He has performed at well-known venues including the Blue Whale, Catalina Jazz Club and Alvas Showroom. In 2015, Nathan was selected to participate in the Disneyland All-American College Band. He was also honored the award of Best Saxophonist at the 2016 Reno Jazz Festival. 

As an educator, Nathan maintains a private teaching studio and conducts clinics and masterclasses throughout Southern California. Nathan holds a conservatory teacher position in the Jazz Studies Program at Orange County School of the Arts and is on faculty at Mt. San Antonio College and California Baptist University. 

Courses taught: MUS 15: Rock Music History and Appreciation, MUS 56: Woodwind Ensemble, MUS 160: Individual Instruction (Applied Saxophone)