LeRoi Moore

LeRoi Moore (born September 7, 1961) is the saxophonist for the Dave Matthews Band.

He plays bass, baritone, tenor, alto, and soprano saxophones, as well as the flute and wood penny whistle.

LeRoi and Carter Beauford have been jazz compatriots for years, playing together at paying gigs and informal jam sessions.

"Jazz is probably my main influence," admits LeRoi, who also has classical training. "But at this stage I don't really consider myself a jazz musician." For him, DMB remains a challenge because there is room to explore, to respond to the expressions of the other four players. "I have plenty of space to improvise, to try new ideas," says LeRoi, whom Dave credits with arranging many of the songs he writes. "It's almost better than a jazz gig."

Leroi's Woodwind Tech, David Saull, notes that LeRoi has "quite an extensive horn collection." It includes, as of 2002, a Buescher bass saxophone, Selmer Mark VI and Yamaha baritone saxophones, two Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophones, two Selmer Mark VI alto saxophones, a Yamaha soprano, and a Selmer Super-80 Series 3 soprano, according to Saull.

A book containing LeRoi's saxophone parts is published by Cherry Lane Print, available at cherrylane.com.