More than 1,500 people gathered at the Salt Lake City Public Library on Thursday evening for a free saxophone concert by Nathanial Young. The performer, who announced the show via social media just two days prior, turned the library hallways into a crowded concert hall.
The performance was hosted by Visit Salt Lake as part of an effort to introduce new audiences to the destination through creative experiences. While ABC4 Utah reported a crowd of over 1,500 attendees, a separate estimate cited in coverage suggested approximately 1,600 people filled the library's hallways. In addition to the library, Young performed on the steps of the Utah State Capitol during his visit to the city.
Young is known for his habit of announcing performances to his 1.1 million social media followers with only a day or two of warning. His previous performances have taken place in diverse locations including tunnels in Norway, the foot of Teotihuacán's Pyramid of the Sun in Mexico, and various empty churches in Los Angeles.
Visit Salt Lake stated that these collaborations aim to showcase the city's character by pairing music with Salt Lake's architecture, cultural attractions, and mountain backdrop.
Young is scheduled to play another free concert at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, at the Asher Adams, Autograph Collection. The performance will take place in the hotel's lobby located at 2400 West.
