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Idyllwild Arts Alumni: Jacob Scesney, Critically-Acclaimed Woodwind Specialist for “American Idol” & “The Voice”

June 28, 2024 Pamela Jordan
Idyllwild Arts Alumni: Jacob Scesney, Critically-Acclaimed Woodwind Specialist for “American Idol” & “The Voice”
One World. One Idyllwild. The Series
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One World. One Idyllwild. The Series
Idyllwild Arts Alumni: Jacob Scesney, Critically-Acclaimed Woodwind Specialist for “American Idol” & “The Voice”
Jun 28, 2024
Pamela Jordan

Jacob is a critically-acclaimed woodwind specialist with over 50 chart-topping credits alongside his returning roll as on call saxophonist for “American Idol” & “The Voice” for the past 7 years. Jacob's career spans over a decade, with performances at iconic venues like Wembley Stadium, Crypto.com Arena, Red Rocks, and more. He recently contributed to a Golden Globe and Oscar nomination for his musical work on the film, “Babylon.”  With experience performing on hit shows like “The Ellen Show”, “NFL Thanksgiving Halftime 2018”, “Dick Clark’s New Years Eve”, “The Colbert Show”, & “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”, Jacob's talent has taken him to 50 states and over 40 countries. Most recently Jacob performed on this years Kennedy Center Honors, Academy Awards & Grammy Awards.

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One World. One Idyllwild. The Series. brings together thought leaders, creatives, influencers and changemakers, highlighting the work of citizen artists whose careers and lives have been shaped by the transformative power of art.

Executive Producer & Host: Idyllwild Arts Foundation President, Pamela Jordan

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Jacob is a critically-acclaimed woodwind specialist with over 50 chart-topping credits alongside his returning roll as on call saxophonist for “American Idol” & “The Voice” for the past 7 years. Jacob's career spans over a decade, with performances at iconic venues like Wembley Stadium, Crypto.com Arena, Red Rocks, and more. He recently contributed to a Golden Globe and Oscar nomination for his musical work on the film, “Babylon.”  With experience performing on hit shows like “The Ellen Show”, “NFL Thanksgiving Halftime 2018”, “Dick Clark’s New Years Eve”, “The Colbert Show”, & “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”, Jacob's talent has taken him to 50 states and over 40 countries. Most recently Jacob performed on this years Kennedy Center Honors, Academy Awards & Grammy Awards.

Subscribe at idyllwildarts.org/theseries

One World. One Idyllwild. The Series. brings together thought leaders, creatives, influencers and changemakers, highlighting the work of citizen artists whose careers and lives have been shaped by the transformative power of art.

Executive Producer & Host: Idyllwild Arts Foundation President, Pamela Jordan

Please consider making a gift: https://idyllwildarts.org/giving/