Saxophonist and Composer Jesse Collins represents one of the unique voices in modern jazz saxophone today, combining the harmonic sophistication of post-bop with a deep understanding of American musical traditions.

His distinctive approach was forged through intensive study with an extraordinary lineup of jazz masters - Sam Rivers, Lee Konitz, Arnie Lawrence and Jaki Byard.

A product of the New School's legendary Jazz Studies Program, Collins developed alongside contemporary jazz innovators like Brad Mehldau, Roy Hargrove and Chris Potter.

His quartet work demonstrates a remarkable synthesis of bebop complexity and accessible musical forms, informed by his early immersion in Jazz, R&B,and Rock, as well Folk, Bluegrass and Old-Time Music through his N.C. Hampton family lineage.

Collins'latest quartet recording Jesse Collins Quartet “Soul Eyes”, which was released in August 2025 on Tezcat Records ,features Jazz Giants Ari Hoenig, Ed Cherry, and Neal Miner, showcases his evolution as a saxophonist, composer and bandleader.

The follow up record of the second set of JCQ recordings from the 2023 session at Big Orange Sheep recording studios will be released in late Spring 2026 on Tezcat Music Group/ Records.