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Ned Rothenberg
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Ned Rothenberg composes and performs on saxophones, clarinets, flute and shakuhachi (an end blown Japanese bamboo flute). He has been inter… read moreNed Rothenberg composes and performs on saxophones, clarinets, flute and shakuhachi (an end blown Japanese bamboo flute). He has been internationally acclaimed for his solo music which he has presented for the past 25 years in hundreds o… read moreNed Rothenberg composes and performs on saxophones, clarinets, flute and shakuhachi (an end blown Japanese bamboo flute). He has been internationally acclaimed for his solo music which he has presented for the past 25 years in hundreds of concerts throughout North and South America, Europe and Ja… read more -
Henry Threadgill's Zooid
2,579 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 -
Thomas Chapin
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Thomas Chapin (born March 9, 1957, d. February 13, 1998) was an American composer and saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist. Though primarily a… read moreThomas Chapin (born March 9, 1957, d. February 13, 1998) was an American composer and saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist. Though primarily an alto saxophonist, he also played sopranino saxophone and various flutes. Most of his recordings … read moreThomas Chapin (born March 9, 1957, d. February 13, 1998) was an American composer and saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist. Though primarily an alto saxophonist, he also played sopranino saxophone and various flutes. Most of his recordings as a leader featured his trio with drummer Michael Sarin and… read more -
Oliver Lake
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Susie Ibarra
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New York based drummer and percussionist Susie Ibarra has worked in a wide variety of contexts, from free jazz to improvisational ensembles… read moreNew York based drummer and percussionist Susie Ibarra has worked in a wide variety of contexts, from free jazz to improvisational ensembles incorporating gamelan, electronics, and other diverse elements. She has worked with David S. Ware… read moreNew York based drummer and percussionist Susie Ibarra has worked in a wide variety of contexts, from free jazz to improvisational ensembles incorporating gamelan, electronics, and other diverse elements. She has worked with David S. Ware, Matthew Shipp, William Parker, and Assif Tsashar among man… read more -
Otomo Yoshihide's New Jazz Quintet
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Spaceways Incorporated
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Clifford Thornton
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One of the most underrated and criminally overlooked free jazz trumpet/trombone players remains to be Clifford Thornton. Born in Philadelph… read moreOne of the most underrated and criminally overlooked free jazz trumpet/trombone players remains to be Clifford Thornton. Born in Philadelphia sometime in 1936, Thornton studied with hard bop trumpeter Donald Byrd during the mid-'50s… read moreOne of the most underrated and criminally overlooked free jazz trumpet/trombone players remains to be Clifford Thornton. Born in Philadelphia sometime in 1936, Thornton studied with hard bop trumpeter Donald Byrd during the mid-'50s and played with numerous other jazz musicians, including th… read more -
Otomo Yoshihide's New Jazz Orchestra
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