Saxophonist, Composer, & Educator.

“Jimmy Farace’s baritone playing is deeply emotional, mature, and his sound simply gorgeous.” - Gary Smulyan

“Jimmy Farace’s playing and writing are the mark of someone who demands the attention of a wide audience!" - Walter Smith III

Hours Fly, Flowers Die (Shifting Paradigm Records, 2025)

My debut album Hours Fly, Flowers Die is out now on Shifting Paradigm Records. Written for baritone saxophone, rhythm section, and string quartet, this music explores nostalgia, fleeting moments, and the passage of time. I was fortunate to collaborate with some of Chicago’s finest musicians in bringing this vision to life.

The album has already received generous attention from the press:

  • “An outstanding new voice on baritone saxophone” – DownBeat Magazine

  • “There have been a lot of saxophone-and-strings albums over the years, but the variety and sheer beauty of the music on this one is special.” – All About Jazz

  • “As a baritone player, Farace has it all.” – Abe Goldstein

  • “Talent Deserving of Wider Recognition” – Bill Milkowski

Buy now on Shifting Paradigm Records' Bandcamp to get your digital, CD, or vinyl copy !