About Us

Dr. Isaac López is a multifaceted saxophonist in the Los Angeles community.  He has an active performing career with a variety of ensembles, including: symphony orchestras (San Francisco Symphony, Sacramento Philharmonic, Modesto Symphony, Stockton Symphony, Music in the Mountains, Bear Valley Symphony); saxophone quartets (Gold Line Quartet and TC4); a recently formed piano trio reinterpreting the classical and romantic canon through the lens of the saxophone; and his duo (López and Jaramillo), commissioning and showcasing works by contemporary classical composers from throughout Latin America.  Dr. López is deeply committed to the transformative power of education and actively serves with multiple non-profit organizations to advance this mission: currently instructing as Jazz Ensemble Director (Los Angeles Music and Art School, and Musicians at Play); Saxophone Teaching Artist with Harmony Project of Los Angeles; and Private Instructor.  Dr. López also enjoys composing and recording film scores with his colleagues at Show Monkey Studios, who will be producing his upcoming music-documentary series. 

Rachel Wolz is a distinguished saxophonist and educator based in Los Angeles, currently completing her Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Performance at UCLA. She has performed with ensembles such as the UCLA Philharmonia and The Colburn Orchestra. She has also toured with the Zoto Saxophone Quartet, conducting various clinics and masterclasses throughout the state of Arizona. Additionally, she is a recipient of numerous awards, including third prize in the 2023 International Artists Competition and the Eugene V. Cota-Robles Fellowship at UCLA.

Saxophonist, composer, educator, Joseph David Spence has made a name as an advocate for the saxophone in the concert hall and in his own compositions. A native of Southern California, Spence has performed in throughout the United States and internationally in such prestigious concert venues as Meng Concert Hall (Cal State Fullerton), Hatch Recital Hall (Eastman School of Music), He Lu Ting Concert Hall (Shanghai), and Beijing Concert Hall. Spence’s music has been performed throughout the United States including premieres at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, California State University, Fullerton, and The Hartt School.

Founding GLQ member Jacob Hallman is a performing artist, composer, and author of Ready Set Go: Life Hacks for Young Musicians. Hallman has commissioned new works by Cheryl Bocanegra, Michael E. Anderson, Joshua D. Peterson, and Christian Lauba. Hallman also produced a jazz quartet album titled In the Hall featuring pop hits like Super Mario Bros., Virtual Insanity, and original compositions. In 2015, Hallman created an EP release with Bordeaux-based Trio Aqmo with beatbox, saxophone, and piano. He has performed in Argentina, France, Mexico, Poland, Spain, Thailand, and the United States. Today, he regularly performs classical works at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Arcadia, CA.