Stefan Loest
Educator - Saxophonist - Composer
Welcome to my website! I am thrilled that you could stop by. To learn more about me, take a look at my bio. To check out some of my music, here is my video page. For some free jazz digital resources, visit my student resources page. Feel free to take a look around - I hope you enjoy!
Stefan Loest is an active jazz saxophonist and music educator known for his creativity and versatility. Hailing from Wheaton, Illinois, Stefan received the B.M.E. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and currently teaches band at Kaneland Harter Middle School. His debut album as a leader and composer, “Off Campus”, was released in November 2025. Stefan has had the opportunity to perform at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, the Jazz Education Network Conference in Dallas and Atlanta, and the Illinois Music Education Conference, as well as venues such as Andy’s Jazz Club, the Jazz Showcase, and Fulton Street Collective.