Saxophonist Chris McGuire is a member of the University of Texas-Arlington music faculty and an in-demand performer on saxophone, clarinet, and other woodwinds. Holding a BM and a MM from the University of North Texas, his 30+ year freelance career has included performing and touring with many diverse musical acts such as The Duke Ellington Orchestra, country star Jamey Johnson, the Jim Cullum Jazz Band, and the industrial rap of MC 900 ft. Jesus, to name a few. He has worked at UTA for 10 years where he has taught applied saxophone, coached small ensembles, and directed the Jazz Lab. More recently, he has also taught as an adjunct professor of saxophone at UNT’s Jazz Studies Program. Outside of teaching, he maintains a full performance schedule playing for a range of ensembles and recording projects. His extensive recording credits include tenor and soprano saxophone, bass clarinet, and flute parts on One Step Ahead of the Spider by MC 900 ft. Jesus which has also been featured as bumper music on NPR.