Adrian Crutchfield

2026 Winter Park Jazz Festival (Day 1) - Patti LaBelle, Damien Escobar, Najee, Purple Magic featuring Marcus Anderson, BK Jackson, Adrian Crutchfield Adrian's star began shining at the age of four when he received his first saxophone during a concert in Roanoke, Virginia, from acclaimed jazz artist Kenny G; who noticed Adrian's interest from the audience, stopped the show, and invited him to the stage, playing a childish melody, and finally bestowing the sax to young Adrian. Known as the last horn-man to perform and record with Prince (2012-2016); Adrian is featured on many of Prince's final masterpieces including the 2017 Grammy-Nominated Hit-N-Run Phase 2, and the unreleased but highly anticipated "Black Is The New Black" Album. Adrian has also had the privilege of performing with many of today's brightest stars such as Lionel Richie, Bette Mldler, Ceelo Green, R&B icon Anthony Hamllton, Fantasia Barrlno, KC and JoJo, and hip hop superstar Young Jeezy. In jazz, Mr. Crutchfield has been featured by names such as Kim Waters, Mike Phillps, Alex Bugnon, Jeff Lorber, and Branford Marsalis; and with legendary groups such as Fourplay and The Gap Band featuring Charlie Wilson. Adrian is a 2008 graduate of Florida State University (B.A. in Music with a concentration in jazz, contemporary media, and commercial music). Although young, this saxophone aficionado is one of his generation's most prolific and successful professional musicians. For booking and other information regarding Adrian, please contact: adriancrutchfieldmusic@gmail com. Adrian is known around the world for his neo-soul sound - creating music in a variety of genres such as jazz, R&B, pop, funk, soul, hip hop, and funk.