Saxophonist Derek Brown will present a concert at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2 in Presser Hall. The performance is free and open to the public.

A Billboard-charting saxophonist/innovator, Brown is known for his one-of-a-kind solo “BEATBoX SAX” project. Brown crosses genres from jazz to classical to funk, without looping or electronic effects.  Brown is based in Chicago, playing in various bands and projects in that area as well as worldwide.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in music performance from Hope College and his master’s degree in jazz studies from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music.