Jess Gillam

About Jess Gillam

Jess Gillam is a celebrated British saxophonist and presenter, known for her electrifying performances and vibrant stage presence. She made history as the first saxophonist to reach the BBC Young Musician Finals and the youngest soloist to perform at the Last Night of the Proms. Gillam is also the youngest ever presenter for BBC Radio 3 with her award-winning show, This Classical Life. She is an exclusive recording artist with Decca Classics, and both her albums have reached No. 1 in the UK Classical Music Charts. Gillam is a staunch advocate for broadening the saxophone repertoire and regularly premieres concerti by various composers. Recent news includes her nomination for the OPUS Klassik Award for her performance on Karl Jenkins' Stravaganza and her debut with the Cleveland Orchestra.