Dr. Alvin McKinney is a Power Alto Saxophonist, song writer/composer, arranger, and producer. He started his musical journey playing drums at age four. At age twelve, he picked up his first Saxophone. It became his first passion, and the focus of his career aspirations in music. He attended Memphis State University (MSU), where he studied Classical Saxophone under Professor of Saxophones, Mr. Allen Rippe. He performed with the Marching Band, Jazz Band, and won the Woodwind Concerto competition in 1988. He graduated in 1989 with a concentration in Saxophone Performance. He went on to study Saxophone Performance under world renowned Professor of Saxophones, Mr. Donald Sinta, at the University of Michigan Master’s Program, where he taught Jazz Styles as a Graduate Assistant under Mr. Ed Sarath. He holds a Masters in Divinity, and a Doctorate Degree in Sacred Music. Over the years, he has performed with such industry giants as B. B. King, Johnny Adams, Lazy Lester, Latimore, Louie Bellson, Clark Terry, Kirk Whalum, Ron Brown, Billy Preston, Wayne Lindsey, Brenda Lee Eager, Justo Almario, Ellis Hall, Ray Bailey, Phil Upchurch, Rufus and Carla Thomas, Dr. Bobby Rodriguez, and Barry Fasman. He recorded with such artists as Lou Rawls, Tumi Ansa, LaRita Shelby, Marvin Yates, Howard & Darius McCrary, Kenny Z, Stafford Floyd, Pastor Emory James, and Paul McKinney. He is a member of the American Federation of Musicians Local #353 and The Recording Academy. Dr. McKinney holds Artist Endorsements, performing exclusively on SX90 Keilwerth Saxophones (Alto, Soprano & Tenor); Beechler Mouthpieces; Légère Reeds LTD; Audio Technica Inc. (Wireless Microphone System), and the KORG USA (Triton Studio Work Station/Keyboard). He also plays flute, clarinet, midi wind controller, keyboard, drums, and auxiliary percussions. He performs Classical, Traditional Jazz, Swing Jazz, Gospel Jazz, Gospel, Blues, Dixieland, R & B, Soul, Pop, and Funk. Dr. McKinney taught band and orchestra for 14 years. He resigned in 2013, stepping out on faith to pursue his lifelong dream to perform, record, and minister in music full time. While teaching, he attended National University in Culver City, California where he completed 18 credit hours of the Masters in Music Education curriculum. He serves as the Assistant Pastor and Minister of Music for Redeemer Church of Christ-Power of God Ministries. He is the founder of the Alvin & Elizabeth McKinney Foundation, a 501c3 tax exempt charitable organization that raises funds to provide musical outlets and purchase instruments for aspiring young people who cannot afford to buy their own instrument. Dr. McKinney is under new management. Teri Lynn Management will book saxophone musical performances (Alto; Soprano; Tenor); recording studio sessions (film, television, and radio); tours; music festivals; concerts, corporate events; sporting events; patriotic & political events; classical recitals; music clinics; master classes, and music for special occasions (anniversaries, birthdays, dedications, grand openings, weddings, etc.). Dr. McKinney’s 40+ years of experience in performance, and sound, staging and lighting, qualifies him to render a first class presentation, which he delivers it to the delight of his audiences. In 2014, Dr. McKinney was honored to receive “Face of Africa Peace and Human Rights Ambassador Award" from IMPACT Africa, at the International Gathering for Peace and Human Rights. Host of: "The Joyful Jazz Show" Thursday's: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm PDT at www.rmconlive.com Website: www.dralvinmckinney.com - Email: dr.alvinmckinney@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dralvinmckinney/app_470868196288052 Twitter: https://Twitter.com/@dralvinmckinney Radio Station: http://www.jango.com/music/Dr+Alvin+McKinney?l=0 Artist/Clinician: Buffet Group USA (Julius Keilwerth Saxophones) CONTACT: BUSINESS MANAGER: Ollie E. Brown Teri Lynn Management Phone: +1 818-903-7945 Email: olliebrownsugarmusic@gmail.com