Paloma Ximena is an internationally touring jazz artist originally from Sacramento, California, now based in Lansing, Michigan. She has been critically acclaimed for her versatility on both the saxophone and clarinet making her an in demand artist globally. She is a composer, arranger, recording and performing artist, and educator who has collaborated with Wynton Marsalis, Rodney Whitaker, Amina Figarova, Jeff Haas, Randy Napoleon and many others.

Suffering 6 concussions at the age of 15 has been an integral part of shaping who Paloma is as a person and musician. With this disability she has been able to look and think about art through a different perspective than most. Focusing her music to be mediums of healing, expression, and love is what she values most.

Paloma is passionate about expressing all aspects of life through her music while paying homage to her musical idols. She has been extremely fortunate to have received great mentorship at such a young age. With this foundation, she explores and honors all sub-genres of jazz; starting with the music of New Orleans which eventually leads to the music being made today.

Paloma has big dreams of sharing her music with the world while also carrying on the tradition her mentors have taught her; paying it forward. She hopes to bring joy and unity to as many people in the world as possible with her music.