Quincy Chapman Sax

Quincy A. Chapman (ColossusTheKid) is a saxophonist, poet, and multidisciplinary artist whose work lives at the crossroads of Jazz, Rap, and modern Black expression. Born in Harlem and refined in Atlanta, his sound challenges tradition while remaining rooted in it, bridging generations through raw tone, emotional phrasing, and narrative-driven performance.

Chapman began performing at age 12 with his father’s jazz ensemble, Solid Soul, before earning a degree in Jazz Saxophone from Valdosta State University (2019). Since then, he has completed over 600 solo performances, building a reputation for immersive live sets that prioritize feeling over form.

Inspired by artists like Kanye West, Sonny Rollins, Kamasi Washington, Albert Ayler, Herbie Hancock, Thundercat, and Kid Cudi, Chapman has developed a sound that is both familiar and disruptive, pulling from hip-hop’s emotional directness and jazz’s spirit of exploration.

He has performed alongside members of the Rick James Band and collaborated with Chris Crenshaw (Jazz at Lincoln Center) and Mason Davis (Snarky Puppy), with performances reaching audiences across the U.S. and abroad.

Beyond performance, Chapman is also the author of Echoes of Harlem, a poetry collection that mirrors his musical voice in written form. Across mediums, his work explores identity, memory, and transformation, creating a unified artistic language where sound and story are inseparable. He is also serves as the Creative Director of SoundVillage Entertainment.

Through his performances, recordings, and literary work, Chapman is not just interpreting music, he is redefining the role of the saxophonist in contemporary culture.