Cody Dear is an Asian-American saxophonist, pianist, and composer based in Los Angeles. He graduated from UCLA with a concentration in Jazz Studies and an emphasis in Performance. By infusing elements of jazz, funk, rnb and gospel music, Dear hopes to create a vibrant and colorful sound palette for his listeners. 
 His eclectic sound has allowed him the option to record in a variety of genres with artists including MAX, Travis Barker, Keshi, Jordan Fisher, Ali Gatie, Keiynan Lonsdale, Hey Violet, Party Pupils, Theophilus London, Maejor, Louis Futon and many others. 
 In addition to touring internationally, he has also made television appearances on notable shows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live, Live with Kelly and Ryan, Indonesian Idol, and The Kelly Clarkson Show.