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Misha Mengelberg
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Charles Tyler
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Charles Lacy Tyler (July 20, 1941 – June 27, 1992) was an American jazz saxophonist. He focused on baritone & alto saxophone and also p… read moreCharles Lacy Tyler (July 20, 1941 – June 27, 1992) was an American jazz saxophonist. He focused on baritone & alto saxophone and also played clarinet. He released a string of albums on the ESPDisk and Sackville labels in the 1970s an… read moreCharles Lacy Tyler (July 20, 1941 – June 27, 1992) was an American jazz saxophonist. He focused on baritone & alto saxophone and also played clarinet. He released a string of albums on the ESPDisk and Sackville labels in the 1970s and 1980s, all of them in the free jazz idiom. His discography… read more -
Charles Tyler Ensemble
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Charles Tyler (1941-1992) was an alto and baritone saxophone player. He released a string of albums on the ESPDisk and Sackville labels in … read moreCharles Tyler (1941-1992) was an alto and baritone saxophone player. He released a string of albums on the ESPDisk and Sackville labels in the 1970s and 1980s, all of them in the free jazz idiom. His discography includes work with Albert… read moreCharles Tyler (1941-1992) was an alto and baritone saxophone player. He released a string of albums on the ESPDisk and Sackville labels in the 1970s and 1980s, all of them in the free jazz idiom. His discography includes work with Albert Ayler, David Murray, Billy Bang and many others View wiki -
Harris Eisenstadt
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Drummer/percussionist/composer Harris Eisenstadt has performed in a variety of settings, including jazz, creative improvised, and African m… read moreDrummer/percussionist/composer Harris Eisenstadt has performed in a variety of settings, including jazz, creative improvised, and African music ensembles. Born in 1975 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he followed in the footsteps of his drum… read moreDrummer/percussionist/composer Harris Eisenstadt has performed in a variety of settings, including jazz, creative improvised, and African music ensembles. Born in 1975 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he followed in the footsteps of his drummer father, but was athletically inclined, playing baseball … read more -
Lester Bowie
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Myra Melford
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Myra Melford is a jazz pianist and composer. In recent years, Melford has begun playing the harmonium as well as piano. Melford grew up in … read moreMyra Melford is a jazz pianist and composer. In recent years, Melford has begun playing the harmonium as well as piano. Melford grew up in the Chicago area. Based in New York City since the mid 80s, Melford has played as a side-person wi… read moreMyra Melford is a jazz pianist and composer. In recent years, Melford has begun playing the harmonium as well as piano. Melford grew up in the Chicago area. Based in New York City since the mid 80s, Melford has played as a side-person with Henry Threadgill, and has led her own bands including pla… read more -
Billy Hart
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William "Billy" Hart (born November 29, 1940) is a jazz drummer and educator who has performed with some of the most important ja… read moreWilliam "Billy" Hart (born November 29, 1940) is a jazz drummer and educator who has performed with some of the most important jazz musicians in history. Early on he performed in Washington, D.C. with soul artists such as Otis … read moreWilliam "Billy" Hart (born November 29, 1940) is a jazz drummer and educator who has performed with some of the most important jazz musicians in history. Early on he performed in Washington, D.C. with soul artists such as Otis Redding and Sam and Dave, and then later with Buck Hill and … read more -
Stanley Cowell
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Stanley Cowell (born 1941 in Toledo, Ohio) is an American jazz pianist and founder of the Strata-East Records label. He played with Roland … read moreStanley Cowell (born 1941 in Toledo, Ohio) is an American jazz pianist and founder of the Strata-East Records label. He played with Roland Kirk while studying at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and later with Marion Brown, Max Roach, … read moreStanley Cowell (born 1941 in Toledo, Ohio) is an American jazz pianist and founder of the Strata-East Records label. He played with Roland Kirk while studying at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and later with Marion Brown, Max Roach, Bobby Hutcherson and Harold Land. Cowell played with trumpet… read more -
David Murray Octet
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Alan Shorter
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Alan Shorter (May 29, 1932 - 1987) was a free jazz trumpet and flugelhorn player, and the older brother of composer and saxophone player Wa… read moreAlan Shorter (May 29, 1932 - 1987) was a free jazz trumpet and flugelhorn player, and the older brother of composer and saxophone player Wayne Shorter. Alan was born in the Ironbound District in Newark, New Jersey. He started on alto sax… read moreAlan Shorter (May 29, 1932 - 1987) was a free jazz trumpet and flugelhorn player, and the older brother of composer and saxophone player Wayne Shorter. Alan was born in the Ironbound District in Newark, New Jersey. He started on alto saxophone, but switched to trumpet after graduating from high s… read more