San Jose saxophonist Kristen Strom has been a mainstay on the Bay Area music scene for nearly two decades, acclaimed for beautifully rendered melodies, exceptional tonality, and accomplished musicianship. In addition to regular performances with her husband, guitarist Scott Sorkin, Strom has played alongside many well-known artists, including the Temptations, Natalie Cole, The Four Tops, Manhattan Transfer, Roberta Flack, Johnny Mathis, Jimmy Heath, Steve Turre, and Jon Faddis. Strom released a highly regarded solo album, Intention, and has recorded with several jazz and pop artists, including the jazz group Burning Bridges, jazz artists Ed Johnson, Wally Schnalle, John Worley, Tim Volpicella, Jennifer Scott and Gail Dobson, and four albums with The Nuclear Whales Saxophone Orchestra.