Los Angeles-based composer and saxophonist, Randy Gist, is originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

 

As a composer, he has had the privilege of writing music for the theatrical campaigns of "Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation", "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "Despicable me 2", "War Dogs", "Evil Dead" and many others. Randy has also arranged for the Costa Rican National Orchestra.

 

As a saxophonist, Randy has Performed with The Jonas Brothers; John Legend; Ariana Grande; Kelly Clarkson; Blake Shelton; Kesha; Ricky Martin; American Idol winner Phillip Phillips; Has perfomed at the 2020 Grammys; performed on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno; performed with Aloe Blacc; performed with Jamie Foxx & Kelly Rowland for President Barack Obama; been featured numerous times on the Fox hit TV show "Glee;" and performed on the soundtrack to Pixar's "Epic."

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Randy has also had the honor of DJ-ing for several major Disney Events including The "Toy Story 4" World Premiere, Aladdin World Premiere and "The Lion King" World Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood CA.

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Randy is proud to play Eastman Winds Saxophones as well as Beechler Mouthpieces.

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Randy has a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Western Michigan University; and a Master’s Degree in Studio Jazz Writing from the University of Miami.