Tyler Sanford is a saxophonist, composer, and bandleader based in Kansas City. Sanford has formerly studied at the Conservatory of Music and Dance at the University of Missouri Kansas City, where he studied with Kansas City greats including: Bobby Watson, Dan Thomas, Doug Auwarter, Stanton Kessler, etc. Sanford is currently the leader of the Tyler Sanford Quartet, showcasing original compositions with elements of Jazz, Hip Hop, RnB, and various other genres of music.