Christopher Hollyday

A dynamic, bop-informed alto saxophonist, Christopher Hollyday plays with a warm, bright tone and frenetic style in the tradition of artists like Charlie Parker, Jackie McLean, and Phil Woods. Hollyday initially gained fame in his teens as one of the rising "Young Lions" of the late '80s, earning accolades for his early albums like 1989's Christopher Hollyday, 1990's On Course, and 1992's And I'll Sing Once More before pulling back from the spotlight. Following an extended period working as a music educator, he returned to regular performing with 2018's Telepathy. Born in 19...