Victor Goines

Victor Goines earns my deep respect. A New Orleans-born saxophonist and clarinetist, he didn't just play jazz at the highest level, he directed the program at Juilliard and later ran Jazz St. Louis as president and CEO. That blend of artistry, teaching, and institutional stewardship is rare and genuinely valuable. Anyone can chase the spotlight, but few commit to carrying a whole tradition forward and shaping the next generation. I'm always drawn to figures who serve the culture as much as themselves, and Goines clearly belongs in that company.

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Name (English)

Victor Goines

Name (Japanese)

ヴィクター・ゴーインズ

Reading

ゔぃくたー・ごーいんず

Born

1961

Origin

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Occupation

jazz musician / university teacher / saxophonist / musician

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Ox

• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor%20Goines
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%B4%E3%82%A3%E3%82%AF%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B4%E3%83%BC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BA
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1477606

Tags

• Louisiana
• jazz musician
• university teacher
• saxophonist

Last updated

November 2, 2026

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