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Rudresh Mahanthappa
13,120 listeners
Rudresh Mahanthappa is a New York based jazz alto saxophonist and composer. He was a frequent collaborator of pianist Vijay Iyer. Mahanthap… read moreRudresh Mahanthappa is a New York based jazz alto saxophonist and composer. He was a frequent collaborator of pianist Vijay Iyer. Mahanthappa was named "Alto Saxophonist of the Year" in the 2011 Down Beat Critics Poll as well a… read moreRudresh Mahanthappa is a New York based jazz alto saxophonist and composer. He was a frequent collaborator of pianist Vijay Iyer. Mahanthappa was named "Alto Saxophonist of the Year" in the 2011 Down Beat Critics Poll as well as by the Jazz Journalist Association in 2009, 2010, and 2011… read more -
Tony Malaby
3,533 listeners
Originally from Tucson, Arizona ,Tony Malaby has been permanently based in New York since 1995 and has been a member of many notable jazz g… read moreOriginally from Tucson, Arizona ,Tony Malaby has been permanently based in New York since 1995 and has been a member of many notable jazz groups including Charlie Haden’s Liberation Orchestra, Paul Motian's Electric Bebop Band, Mark… read moreOriginally from Tucson, Arizona ,Tony Malaby has been permanently based in New York since 1995 and has been a member of many notable jazz groups including Charlie Haden’s Liberation Orchestra, Paul Motian's Electric Bebop Band, Mark Helias' Open Loose, Eivind Opsvik's Overseas, Fre… read more -
Michael Blake
4,670 listeners
Michael Blake (born 1951 in Cape Town) is a South African contemporary classical music composer. The composer studied at the University of … read moreMichael Blake (born 1951 in Cape Town) is a South African contemporary classical music composer. The composer studied at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg and lectured at Goldsmiths College, University of London. He ret… read moreMichael Blake (born 1951 in Cape Town) is a South African contemporary classical music composer. The composer studied at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg and lectured at Goldsmiths College, University of London. He returned to South Africa in 1998 and settled in Grahamstown whe… read more -
Todd Sickafoose
2,143 listeners
A Bay Area native, Sickafoose spent some years in Los Angeles studying bass with Charlie Haden and composition with the great, late Mel Pow… read moreA Bay Area native, Sickafoose spent some years in Los Angeles studying bass with Charlie Haden and composition with the great, late Mel Powell. Since then, he's been recording and performing with a ton of innovative folks and genre … read moreA Bay Area native, Sickafoose spent some years in Los Angeles studying bass with Charlie Haden and composition with the great, late Mel Powell. Since then, he's been recording and performing with a ton of innovative folks and genre benders including Ani DiFranco, Don Byron, Trey Anastasio, J… read more -
Human Feel
3,325 listeners
"Brooklyn (ex-Boston) collective – Andrew D'Angelo (alto sax, bass clarinet), Chris Speed (tenor sax, clarinet), Kurt Rosenwinkel… read more"Brooklyn (ex-Boston) collective – Andrew D'Angelo (alto sax, bass clarinet), Chris Speed (tenor sax, clarinet), Kurt Rosenwinkel (guitar), and Jim Black (drums) – move between jazz and jazz-rock, improv, and classical new music forms." View wiki"Brooklyn (ex-Boston) collective – Andrew D'Angelo (alto sax, bass clarinet), Chris Speed (tenor sax, clarinet), Kurt Rosenwinkel (guitar), and Jim Black (drums) – move between jazz and jazz-rock, improv, and classical new music forms." View wiki -
James Farm
6,139 listeners
James Farm is a collaborative band featuring saxophonist Joshua Redman, pianist Aaron Parks, bassist Matt Penman, and drummer Eric Harland.… read moreJames Farm is a collaborative band featuring saxophonist Joshua Redman, pianist Aaron Parks, bassist Matt Penman, and drummer Eric Harland. The band infuses traditional acoustic jazz quartet instrumentation with a progressive attitude an… read moreJames Farm is a collaborative band featuring saxophonist Joshua Redman, pianist Aaron Parks, bassist Matt Penman, and drummer Eric Harland. The band infuses traditional acoustic jazz quartet instrumentation with a progressive attitude and modern sound, creating music that is rhythmically and tech… read more -
Adam Rogers
14,095 listeners
Adam Rogers is an American guitarist specializing in post bop, contemporary jazz, and classical music. He is currently a member of the Chri… read moreAdam Rogers is an American guitarist specializing in post bop, contemporary jazz, and classical music. He is currently a member of the Chris Potter Underground and the John Patitucci Trio, in addition to leading his own groups. He formal… read moreAdam Rogers is an American guitarist specializing in post bop, contemporary jazz, and classical music. He is currently a member of the Chris Potter Underground and the John Patitucci Trio, in addition to leading his own groups. He formally was a member of the Michael Brecker Group, the Mingus Orc… read more -
Henry Threadgill's Zooid
2,578 listeners
Henry Threadgill's Zooid is a modern jazz ensemble led by flautist/saxophonist/composer Henry Threadgill, which formed in 2000 and fir… read moreHenry Threadgill's Zooid is a modern jazz ensemble led by flautist/saxophonist/composer Henry Threadgill, which formed in 2000 and first recorded in 2001. It has existed as a sextet and a quintet. Although frequently identified as &… read moreHenry Threadgill's Zooid is a modern jazz ensemble led by flautist/saxophonist/composer Henry Threadgill, which formed in 2000 and first recorded in 2001. It has existed as a sextet and a quintet. Although frequently identified as "free jazz", their music is heavily composed. The l… read more -
Seamus Blake
36,059 listeners
New York based tenor saxophonist/composer Seamus Blake is recognized as one of the finest and most creative young players in jazz. John Sco… read moreNew York based tenor saxophonist/composer Seamus Blake is recognized as one of the finest and most creative young players in jazz. John Scofield, who hired him for his “Quiet Band,” calls him “extraordinary, a total saxophonist.” In Feb… read moreNew York based tenor saxophonist/composer Seamus Blake is recognized as one of the finest and most creative young players in jazz. John Scofield, who hired him for his “Quiet Band,” calls him “extraordinary, a total saxophonist.” In February 2002, he took first place in the Thelonious Monk Inter… read more -
Jim Black
3,990 listeners
Jim Black has been playing drums for twenty-eight years. Born in 1967, he grew up in Seattle, WA, playing music ranging from garage rock to… read moreJim Black has been playing drums for twenty-eight years. Born in 1967, he grew up in Seattle, WA, playing music ranging from garage rock to big band swing. In 1985 he went to Boston, MA to attend the Berklee College of Music. During this… read moreJim Black has been playing drums for twenty-eight years. Born in 1967, he grew up in Seattle, WA, playing music ranging from garage rock to big band swing. In 1985 he went to Boston, MA to attend the Berklee College of Music. During this time he recorded numerous albums, performed in Europe and t… read more