Isaac Edwards graduated from North Central University with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance (Saxophone). He went on to receive a Master's Degree in Music (Jazz Studies) from California State University Long Beach, where he studied extensively with renowned jazz saxophonists, Eric Marienthal and Jeff Clayton (Clayton-Hamilton Big Band).
Isaac has opened for renowned artists such as Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith and has performed at Paisley Park (the late Prince's extraordinary private estate). He has performed and recorded with multiple top-notch musicians including Malcolm-Jamal Warner (a.k.a. Theo from the Cosby Show), Kirk Whalum (saxophonist for Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You"), Eddie Bullen, Liberty Silver, John Blackwell (Prince), Michael Bland (Prince), Tommy Barberalla (Prince) and Darryl Williams. Additionally, he has had the honor of playing with the Bernie James sextet and Gary Greene's Big Band of Barristers in Los Angeles.
Isaac has released two solo albums and a string of chart-making singles: "Begin Again" made the Most Added list on Billboard's Smooth Jazz Chart, "On the Town" charted on Billboard, "Bird Rock" was played on SiriusXM, "With You" reached #1 on the Urban Influencer Smooth Jazz Chart, and his holiday single "Noel" hit #5 on Smooth Jazz Global's holiday chart. His latest smooth jazz single, "Street Jam," was released in 2025 on Songs in My Pocket Music. Isaac also creates gospel and worship music on saxophone, including "Way Maker (Gospel Version)" and a series of instrumental soaking worship songs for prayer and rest: In the Stillness, Perfect Peace, Eternity, Morning Sun and Joyful In His Presence. Follow him on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok for new music.
Being a bit of an over-achiever, Isaac also holds a degree in law from Pepperdine School of Law and is a practicing litigation attorney. Isaac previously served as worship leader for two churches. He currently volunteers his time playing saxophone and keyboards for a local church in beautiful San Diego, where he resides with his lovely wife, Laura.
Photography: Bradley Schweit