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About Houston Patton
Patton’s official biography identifies him as a saxophonist born and raised in Metro Detroit. It traces his work as both a sideman and leader in Detroit and West Michigan, and records his 2024 jazz and contemporary improvisation degree from the University of Michigan.[1]
The official site documents Quintessential as a Detroit quintet formed after a Cliff Bell’s performance, with Patton contributing saxophone and three compositions to the 2024 album Here We Are. In a 2025 interview, Patton also identified composing, teaching, and leading Hidden Nomination as central parts of his practice.[2][3]
Hidden Nomination’s eleven-track debut Nomination was released in 2026. The artist’s Bandcamp credits Patton on saxophone with Andre Crawford on piano, Dylan Sherman on bass, and Brian Allen on drums, and identifies jazz and gospel as the quartet’s principal traditions.[4]
Hidden Nomination
Patton leads the Detroit-based quartet heard on the eleven-track 2026 album Nomination.[3][4]
Quintessential
His official site documents the Detroit quintet, its Cliff Bell’s origin, and the 2024 album Here We Are.[2][1]
Metro Detroit training
Patton’s biography connects his local performing practice with a University of Michigan degree completed in 2024.[1]