"Every decade or so, a new crop of artists emerge, seemingly on cue, to make their mark on jazz. And today, it is women at the vanguard, shattering what’s le...

"Now twelve years into her New York tenure, she has etched out a place for herself as a musician and educator, as well as an international touring artist. Sh...

"Coss is the founder of Women in Jazz Organization (WIJO), which was formed last summer with the aim of empowerment, solidarity and advocacy. Though it’s sti...

"Saxophonist and bandleader Roxy Coss has released a batch of thoughtful recordings on the Origin and Posi-Tone labels, worked frequently in the company of t...

"One lucky band struck just the right chord for success. A group of five New York musicians played their way to a $40,000 prize in an organized labor contest...

"Musician, composer, bandleader and educator Roxy Coss has been playing saxophone since she discovered the instrument in elementary school. When she discover...

"After playing the second tune at her CD-release party in early April, at Smalls in the West Village, Roxy Coss put her tenor saxophone down. "I'm looking fo...

"The phrase ‘Rising Star’ seems to have been coined to describe Roxy Coss, but I’d much rather use the words ‘Shooting Star’. Not to talk about her ascension...

"Well, I would say that first of all, Dexter is an influence I can't escape. He was one of my first major influences and inspirations and so that kind of alw...

When did you start playing your instrument, and what or who were your early passions or influences? "I started playing the alto sax at age 9 in the elementar...

"Roxy Coss’ sophomore album, Restless Idealism (Origin Records), superbly conveys the ecstasy and agony of a musician’s early career stages. From illuminatin...

"Plaudits and plum assignments are nothing new to saxophonist Roxy Coss. The New York City-based musician, who graduated Magna Cum Laude from William Paterso...

Rising star on the New York scene Roxy Coss released her brilliant second album last month. She is a Downbeat Critics Poll winner and an amazing young player...