Mandy Faddis

Mandy Faddis is a saxophonist and woodwind player in Los Angeles. A solo artist and accomplished section leader in all styles, she frequently writes and arranges for live horns - leading her own sections performing and recording.  Mandy teaches at her studio in LA and holds lessons remotely for students around the world.

Praised for her versatility and on-point stylistic phrasing, Mandy has been featured with artists of every genre: with multi-platinum hard rock band Extreme, electro-pop duo Madcon, classic and progressive rock band Journey, Grammy-award winning salsa ensemble Pacific Mambo Orchestra, dance/pop vocalist Che'nelle, and the San Francisco jazz institution Tommy Igoe Big Band under the leader of the Birdland Big Band in NYC.

Further performances include members of Men at Work (Colin Hay), INXS (Garry Beers), The Who (Frank Simes), Earth Wind and Fire, Santana, Tower of Power, Guns N Roses, The Doobie Brothers, Trans Siberian Orchestra, Goo Goo Dolls, and more.