Born in Miami, FL, Haitian-American Claudens Louis is a saxophonist, educator, composer, producer, and active performing artist. Louis’ love for education has led him to conduct clinics and masterclasses at several universities and music programs around the world as a teaching artist. His passion for the arts, education, and his community has earned him his current position as the Jazz Director at Miami Arts Charter School.

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As a performing artist, Louis’ experience includes performing in different countries as an American Music Ambassador for the U.S. Department of Educational and Cultural Affairs and performing with stellar legendary artists such as 9-time Grammy Award winner Shaun Martin of Snarky Puppy, the Snarky Puppy horn section, Jason Derulo, Wyclef Jean, Stefon Harris, Warren Wolf, Drew Tucker, Black Violin, PostModern Jukebox’s Sarah Reich, and Prince’s MonoNeon, to name a few. He has been touring the globe with a number of these legendary artists, but also as a bandleader with his own group, The CieL Experience.

 

He continues to impress audiences around the world with his high-energy performances, distinct style of improvisation, and original compositions.Louis released his debut album of original works, entitled “Progression,” in October 2018. Shortly after, he was featured on his second album, “The New Standard,” as a member of the modern jazz fusion collective, Drew Tucker and The New Standard. Claudens Louis and his unique style will continue to provoke much conversation in all music circles as he elevates his stature as a versatile jazz-world music artist.