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Saxophonist - Composer - Educator

Alex Loran Septet at Dazzle! January 21st, 2027 6:30pm

Alex Loran is a saxophonist, composer and bandleader from Colorado. Her septet is her newest project, originally coming together to perform at the inaugural Atom Jazz Festival in August 2026. This group, featuring some of Colorado’s brightest young artists, brings creative energy and collaboration to Alex’s original music.

As a composer, Alex strives to keep storytelling at the heart of every piece. Her debut album, “The Quest” (released in 2025), features her creative technique as it plays out the story of the archetypal hero’s journey. No matter the topic or style, Alex’s personal voice always shines through in her compositions.

With Will Foster, Micah Miller, Nate Bitter, Tyler Treadway, Isaac Moore, and Jaik Hakkarinen

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Cover art for the album titled 'The Quest' by Alex Loran featuring a mountain landscape with a sunset sky and a silhouette of a dragon flying

The Quest by Alex Loran

Featuring her unique voice and imaginative composition style, “The Quest” showcases 6 tunes performed by an octet of some of Denver’s most talented musicians. From straight-ahead swing to Afro-Cuban to straight 8th mixed meter, this collection of music tells the story of the Hero’s Journey in a brand new way.