Kansas City-born musician Shelley Washington is a saxophone player and composer. She cites inspiration from jazz, rock, American folk and other music, and proudly asserts, “I love making lots and lots of noise.” She is also a vocalist, and doubles on flute, piccolo, clarinet, and English handbells. Use the link below to learn more about Shelley Washington’s career as a musician. .Today’s Beautiful Music features Jasper String Quartet from a 2019 concert playing Shelley Washington’s 2016 composition, MIDDLEGROUND.