Originally from Mount Shasta, CA, Ted Taforo is a saxophonist, composer, and arranger based in Los Angeles. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music and CalArts, he has collaborated on major projects including Spoon’s GRAMMY-nominated album “Lucifer on the Sofa” and Efajemue’s JUNO-nominated “Aesthetics”. His music has been featured in major film and TV productions, including Netflix’s Chef’s Table and HBO’s Faye. Taforo has released nine albums, pushing the boundaries of contemporary jazz while staying deeply connected to its roots.