BIO
Cody McCafferty (b. 2005) is a saxophonist/composer based out of the Central Florida area pursuing a Bachelor's at the University of Florida. Alongside groups ranging from his trio to a big band, he has performed at venues including the Timucua Arts Center (Orlando Fl), Good Times Jazz (Savannah GA), and many local Central/North Florida jazz clubs/festivals. Even at such an early stage in his career, he has had the experience of performing alongside world-class talents such as trumpeter/vocalist Benny Bennack III, saxophonist Alex Hahn, members of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks ensemble, drum visionary John Lumpkin II and many more. On top of this, he serves as the Jazz Ambassador to the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach where he has organized a culturally rich full year's schedule of jazz events for 2023/24 featuring his group alongside top-notch professional guests.