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Muhal Richard Abrams
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Muhal Richard Abrams (Chicago, Illinois, September 19, 1930 – October 29, 2017) was an American free jazz pianist, composer, arranger, clar… read moreMuhal Richard Abrams (Chicago, Illinois, September 19, 1930 – October 29, 2017) was an American free jazz pianist, composer, arranger, clarinetist, cellist and educator. Abrams attended DuSable High School in Chicago. By 1946, he enrolle… read moreMuhal Richard Abrams (Chicago, Illinois, September 19, 1930 – October 29, 2017) was an American free jazz pianist, composer, arranger, clarinetist, cellist and educator. Abrams attended DuSable High School in Chicago. By 1946, he enrolled in music classes at Roosevelt University, but "I didn… read more -
George Adams
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(29 April 1940 Covington, Georgia - 14 November 1992 New York City, New York) was an American jazz musician who played tenor saxophone, flute and bass clarinet. He was also known for his idiosyncratic singing. He is best known for his work with Charles Mingus, Gil Evans, Roy Haynes and in the qua… read more -
Julius Hemphill
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February 24, 1938, Fort Worth, Texas - April 2, 1995, New York City) was a jazz composer and saxophone player. He performed mainly on alto … read moreFebruary 24, 1938, Fort Worth, Texas - April 2, 1995, New York City) was a jazz composer and saxophone player. He performed mainly on alto saxophone; less often soprano and tenor saxophones and flute. Hemphill was born in Fort Worth, Tex… read moreFebruary 24, 1938, Fort Worth, Texas - April 2, 1995, New York City) was a jazz composer and saxophone player. He performed mainly on alto saxophone; less often soprano and tenor saxophones and flute. Hemphill was born in Fort Worth, Texas (also, incidentally, the hometown of Ornette Coleman), an… read more -
Ran Blake
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Ran Blake (born April 20, 1935) is an American pianist and composer. He is a faculty member at the New England Conservatory of Music. He wa… read moreRan Blake (born April 20, 1935) is an American pianist and composer. He is a faculty member at the New England Conservatory of Music. He was an important figure in the "Third Stream" movement, which combined elements of classic… read moreRan Blake (born April 20, 1935) is an American pianist and composer. He is a faculty member at the New England Conservatory of Music. He was an important figure in the "Third Stream" movement, which combined elements of classical and jazz musics. He earned a bachelor's degree from Bard College. View wiki -
Marilyn Crispell
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Marilyn Crispell is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music where she studied classical piano and composition, and has been a r… read moreMarilyn Crispell is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music where she studied classical piano and composition, and has been a resident of Woodstock, New York since 1977 when she came to study and teach at the Creative Music S… read moreMarilyn Crispell is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music where she studied classical piano and composition, and has been a resident of Woodstock, New York since 1977 when she came to study and teach at the Creative Music Studio. She discovered jazz through the music of John Coltran… read more -
Dave Burrell
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Among the erudite, Dave Burrell is recognized as one of the (if not the) greatest jazz pianist of his generation. His reputation as one of … read moreAmong the erudite, Dave Burrell is recognized as one of the (if not the) greatest jazz pianist of his generation. His reputation as one of the most incendiary performers of the late '60s free-jazz scene still attracts young fans to … read moreAmong the erudite, Dave Burrell is recognized as one of the (if not the) greatest jazz pianist of his generation. His reputation as one of the most incendiary performers of the late '60s free-jazz scene still attracts young fans to this day. (His LPs as a leader and with Pharoah Sanders, Mar… read more -
Dewey Redman
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In 1967 San Francisco's tenor saxophonist Dewey Redman (1931), who had already recorded an original Look for the Black Star (january 1… read moreIn 1967 San Francisco's tenor saxophonist Dewey Redman (1931), who had already recorded an original Look for the Black Star (january 1966) for piano-based quartet, moved to New York and joined Ornette Coleman's quartet (1967-74… read moreIn 1967 San Francisco's tenor saxophonist Dewey Redman (1931), who had already recorded an original Look for the Black Star (january 1966) for piano-based quartet, moved to New York and joined Ornette Coleman's quartet (1967-74). While his huge tenor counterpoint to Coleman's alto … read more -
David S. Ware
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David Spencer Ware (b. Plainfield, New Jersey, November 7, 1949 – October 18, 2012) was an American jazz saxophonist. He recorded with Andr… read moreDavid Spencer Ware (b. Plainfield, New Jersey, November 7, 1949 – October 18, 2012) was an American jazz saxophonist. He recorded with Andrew Cyrille and Cecil Taylor, and has led his own quartet since the early 1990s. Pianist Matthew Sh… read moreDavid Spencer Ware (b. Plainfield, New Jersey, November 7, 1949 – October 18, 2012) was an American jazz saxophonist. He recorded with Andrew Cyrille and Cecil Taylor, and has led his own quartet since the early 1990s. Pianist Matthew Shipp and double bassist William Parker have been in Ware'… read more -
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 -
Oliver Lake
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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