Dr. Teodross is a musician who is the embodiment of live music. He can be seen front row and at full throttle. His musical talent and ingenuity are evident in his commanding presence on and off the stage. Teodross has a remarkable academic and professional pedigree. Many of the biggest names in music today rely on his vast musical knowledge. Teodross was raised in Oakland and Vacaville by his parents. He was exposed to a variety of music from Eastern and Western Africa, Soul, Rock, Jazz, and Soul. His father began teaching him classical guitar lessons at the age of ten. At thirteen, Teodross was swayed by John Coltrane’s “Giant Steps” and switched to the saxophone. Wynton Marsalis bought a saxophone to prove his youthful promise. Teodross was 17 when he won a full scholarship to Berklee College of Music. The renowned A.
