“a fearless musician and risk taker…a one-of-a-kind artist the way Yo-Yo Ma is”

John Adams Pulitzer Prize Laureate and Grammy-winning composer

“McAllister was phenomenal, giving a dazzling performance that rocked the audience to its feet for a prolonged and well-deserved ovation”

Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Oct 2013)

“…breathtaking and spectacular…a revolution displayed in the hands of an artist…”

Donald Sinta Earl V. Moore Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Saxophone, The University of Michigan

“McAllister is at the center of what’s probably the most mainstream classical saxophone disc of the decade - John Adams’ City Noir and Saxophone Concerto on Nonesuch”

David Patrick Stearns The Philadelphia Inquirer (April 2014)

“McAllister was the tirelessly virtuosic soloist, playing with rhythmic drive and confident swagger…”

Hugo Shirley The Telegraph (UK) (9/5/14)

“…jaw-dropping technical display…a well-known master of his instrument.”

Daniel Coombs Audiophile Audition

“World-renowned saxophonist Timothy McAllister’s brilliant, crowd-pleasing performance was equal parts rock-star swagger and supremely polished musicianship”

Leonidas Lagrimas The Buffalo News (12/8/2019)

“Adams imparts a lighter touch to the orchestration to support the solo alto saxophone’s sinewy lines, played with wondrous dexterity by Timothy McAllister”

Pwyll ap Sion GRAMOPHONE Magazine (Aug. 2014)

“the audience was left breathless by the astonishing virtuosity of Timothy McAllister”

Bertrand Hainaut DIAPASON (France) (1/4/2018)

“a titan of contemporary music and the instrument in general”

Zachary Lewis The Plain Dealer, Cleveland (10/7/14)

Latest Release

Notturno: Timothy McAllister & Liz Ames

Notturno: Timothy McAllister & Liz Ames

Music of William Albright, David Biedenbender, Edison Denisov, Bruno Mantovani, Steven Stucky, Augusta Read Thomas.
Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and PRISM Quartet member Timothy McAllister releases his first solo album on XAS Records with acclaimed pianist Liz Ames. Marking 25 years since his debut solo recording, this compendium draws together cherished masterpieces in the repertoire alongside new discoveries to usher in the instrument’s future.

Release Date July 24, 2020
Producer XAS Records
Catalog Number 109
All Recordings

Upcoming Performances

  1. Soloist with the Grand Rapids Symphony; “Catch Me If You Can” & “Cinema Paradiso”

    DeVos Performance Hall
    12:00 PM

    Calling all movie buffs—you don’t want to miss this! Take an unforgettable musical journey led by Principal Pops Conductor Bob Bernhardt and the Grand Rapids Symphony. This heart-stirring program will feature iconic tunes from award-winning movies by composers like John Williams and Ennio Morricone! Go down memory lane as you enjoy favorites from Catch Me if You Can, Schindler’s List, Cinema Paradiso, Titanic, and so many more!

    Available as a virtual concert April 23-May 22!

    Ticket Information

  2. Seattle Symphony; John Adams’ City Noir

    Seattle Symphony
    7:30 PM

    January 6-9, 2022
    John Adams, conductor

All Performances

Live Excerpts

  • Abduction from Montag aus Licht

    Karlheinz Stockhausen
    Play

  • Children's Songs

    Chick Corea
    Play

  • Concerto for Alto Saxophone and 11 Instruments

    Andrew Mead
    Play

  • Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Orchestra

    Ingolf Dahl
    Play

  • Csardas

    Vittorio Monti
    Play

  • Deep Blue (2003) for alto saxophone and percussion

    Luca Vanneschi
    Play

  • Duo Sonata for Two Baritone Saxophones

    Sofia Gubaidulina
    Play

  • Escapades: Suite from "Catch Me If You Can"

    John Williams
    Play

  • Six Bagatelles (2002) for alto saxophone and bassoon

    Andrew Mead
    Play

  • Sonata, Mvt. IV Nocturne et Final

    Fernande Decruck
    Play

  • Urban Thoughts for Alto Saxophone and Chamber Orchestra

    Daniel Worley
    Play