The time to step out in front has arrived for saxophonist DeAndre Lettsome. The Jacksonville, Florida native arrives at the spotlight with singular style and dulcet tone. Having spent years as the go-to sideman for several North Florida ensembles, DeAndre is poised to make his home at center stage.

DeAndre attended the storied Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in his native Jacksonville. From there, he completed his undergraduate degree at Jacksonville University and studied alongside John Ricci. His Master’s Degree was completed at the University of North Florida under the guidance of Todd Delguidice.

In 2017, DeAndre was selected for the highly competitive Betty Carter Jazz Ahead residency in Washington, D.C., which let to performing alongside Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orquestra, the Marcus Printup Quintet, Ulysses Owens and Gen Y and the O’Jays. In 2020, DeAndre place top 4 in the Carinthia Jazz Saxophone Competition.

DeAndre is a member of the Raisin Cake Orchestra, John Lumpkin and the Covenant, and Bold City Classics. He is a founding member of the Let’s Ride Brass Band and has served as Assistant Professor and Assistant Band Director at the well-respected HBCU, Edward Waters College. He currently serves as the Music teacher at Duval Charter High School.