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Bern Nix
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Bern Nix (September 21, 1947 – May 31, 2017) was an American jazz guitarist. He recorded and performed with Ornette Coleman from 1975 to 19… read moreBern Nix (September 21, 1947 – May 31, 2017) was an American jazz guitarist. He recorded and performed with Ornette Coleman from 1975 to 1987, notably with guitarist Charlie Ellerbee in Coleman's Prime Time group on their key record… read moreBern Nix (September 21, 1947 – May 31, 2017) was an American jazz guitarist. He recorded and performed with Ornette Coleman from 1975 to 1987, notably with guitarist Charlie Ellerbee in Coleman's Prime Time group on their key recordings, including Dancing in Your Head and In All Languages in… read more
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Teo Macero
2,163 listeners
Teo Macero (October 30, 1925 – February 19, 2008), born Attilio Joseph Macero, was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and record produ… read moreTeo Macero (October 30, 1925 – February 19, 2008), born Attilio Joseph Macero, was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and record producer. He was a producer at Columbia Records for twenty years, and most notably produced the Miles D… read moreTeo Macero (October 30, 1925 – February 19, 2008), born Attilio Joseph Macero, was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and record producer. He was a producer at Columbia Records for twenty years, and most notably produced the Miles Davis album, Kind of Blue, which at #12, is the highest-ranke… read more
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Charlie Mariano
9,021 listeners
Charlie Mariano (born November 11, 1923 in Boston, died June 16, 2009 in Cologne) was an American alto and soprano jazz saxophonist . He pl… read moreCharlie Mariano (born November 11, 1923 in Boston, died June 16, 2009 in Cologne) was an American alto and soprano jazz saxophonist . He played with one of the Stan Kenton big bands, Toshiko Akiyoshi (his then wife), Charles Mingus, Eber… read moreCharlie Mariano (born November 11, 1923 in Boston, died June 16, 2009 in Cologne) was an American alto and soprano jazz saxophonist . He played with one of the Stan Kenton big bands, Toshiko Akiyoshi (his then wife), Charles Mingus, Eberhard Weber, the United Jazz and Rock Ensemble and numerous o… read more
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Chico Freeman
5,358 listeners
Chico Freeman is a modern jazz tenor saxophonist born on July 17, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois. Son of the Chicago-based jazz saxophonist Von… read moreChico Freeman is a modern jazz tenor saxophonist born on July 17, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois. Son of the Chicago-based jazz saxophonist Von Freeman, he is a graduate of Northwestern University, with a major in music. A critically acclaim… read moreChico Freeman is a modern jazz tenor saxophonist born on July 17, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois. Son of the Chicago-based jazz saxophonist Von Freeman, he is a graduate of Northwestern University, with a major in music. A critically acclaimed performer, he is capable of intricate melodies and rhythm… read more
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Håkon Kornstad
20,002 listeners
Håkon Kornstad is a Norwegian jazz saxophonist best known for his solo project, where he layers saxophone with a loop machine and creates s… read moreHåkon Kornstad is a Norwegian jazz saxophonist best known for his solo project, where he layers saxophone with a loop machine and creates spontaneous compositions. His playing is inspired by saxophonists like Stan Getz and fellow Norwegi… read moreHåkon Kornstad is a Norwegian jazz saxophonist best known for his solo project, where he layers saxophone with a loop machine and creates spontaneous compositions. His playing is inspired by saxophonists like Stan Getz and fellow Norwegian Jan Garbarek, but also contemporaries such as Mats Gustaf… read more
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Ingrid Laubrock
5,315 listeners
Ingrid Laubrock (born in Stadtlohn on 24 September 1970) is a German jazz saxophonist who primarily plays tenor saxophone but also performs… read moreIngrid Laubrock (born in Stadtlohn on 24 September 1970) is a German jazz saxophonist who primarily plays tenor saxophone but also performs and records on soprano, alto, and baritone saxophones. She was awarded the BBC Jazz Award for Inn… read moreIngrid Laubrock (born in Stadtlohn on 24 September 1970) is a German jazz saxophonist who primarily plays tenor saxophone but also performs and records on soprano, alto, and baritone saxophones. She was awarded the BBC Jazz Award for Innovation as part of the F-ire Collective and in 2005 she was … read more
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Marty Ehrlich
3,505 listeners
Marty Ehrlich (born May 31, 1955) is a multi-instrumentalist (saxophones, clarinets, flutes) and is considered one of the leading figures i… read moreMarty Ehrlich (born May 31, 1955) is a multi-instrumentalist (saxophones, clarinets, flutes) and is considered one of the leading figures in experimental or avant-garde jazz. Though born in St. Paul Minnesota, the portion of Marty's… read moreMarty Ehrlich (born May 31, 1955) is a multi-instrumentalist (saxophones, clarinets, flutes) and is considered one of the leading figures in experimental or avant-garde jazz. Though born in St. Paul Minnesota, the portion of Marty's youth spent in St. Louis, Missouri, was particularly import… read more
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Oliver Lake
4,579 listeners
Oliver Lake (b. 14 September 1942 in Marianna, Arkansas) is an American alto saxophone player and composer. He was a founding member of BAG… read moreOliver Lake (b. 14 September 1942 in Marianna, Arkansas) is an American alto saxophone player and composer. He was a founding member of BAG (Black Artists' Group) of St Louis, a founding member of the World Saxophone Quartet, and di… read moreOliver Lake (b. 14 September 1942 in Marianna, Arkansas) is an American alto saxophone player and composer. He was a founding member of BAG (Black Artists' Group) of St Louis, a founding member of the World Saxophone Quartet, and director of the multi-arts non-profit organization Passin'… read more
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Jan Garbarek Quartet
11,244 listeners
Jan Garbarek (tenor- and bass saxophone, clarinet, flutes, percussion) Terje Rypdal (guitar, bugle) Arild Andersen (bass, thumb piano, xylo… read moreJan Garbarek (tenor- and bass saxophone, clarinet, flutes, percussion) Terje Rypdal (guitar, bugle) Arild Andersen (bass, thumb piano, xylophone) Jon Christensen (percussion) View wikiJan Garbarek (tenor- and bass saxophone, clarinet, flutes, percussion) Terje Rypdal (guitar, bugle) Arild Andersen (bass, thumb piano, xylophone) Jon Christensen (percussion) View wiki
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Henry Threadgill's Zooid
2,604 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