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Charles McPherson
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A Charlie Parker disciple who brings his own lyricism to the bebop language, Charles McPherson has been a reliable figure in modern mainstr… read moreA Charlie Parker disciple who brings his own lyricism to the bebop language, Charles McPherson has been a reliable figure in modern mainstream jazz for more than 35 years. He played in the Detroit jazz scene of the mid-'50s, moved t… read moreA Charlie Parker disciple who brings his own lyricism to the bebop language, Charles McPherson has been a reliable figure in modern mainstream jazz for more than 35 years. He played in the Detroit jazz scene of the mid-'50s, moved to New York in 1959, and within a year was working with Charl… read more -
Al Cohn
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Al Cohn (Alvin Gilbert Cohn, Brooklyn, New York, November 24, 1925 – Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, February 15, 1988) was an American jazz ten… read moreAl Cohn (Alvin Gilbert Cohn, Brooklyn, New York, November 24, 1925 – Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, February 15, 1988) was an American jazz tenor-saxophonist and arranger and composer. Al Cohn was initially known in the 1940s for playing in … read moreAl Cohn (Alvin Gilbert Cohn, Brooklyn, New York, November 24, 1925 – Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, February 15, 1988) was an American jazz tenor-saxophonist and arranger and composer. Al Cohn was initially known in the 1940s for playing in Woody Herman's Second Herd as one of the Four Brothers,… read more -
Joe Temperley
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Joseph "Joe" Temperley (Lochgelly, Scotland, 20 September 1929 – 11 May 2016) was a Scottish jazz saxophonist. He has performed o… read moreJoseph "Joe" Temperley (Lochgelly, Scotland, 20 September 1929 – 11 May 2016) was a Scottish jazz saxophonist. He has performed on various instruments, but is most associated with the baritone saxophone, the soprano saxophone, … read moreJoseph "Joe" Temperley (Lochgelly, Scotland, 20 September 1929 – 11 May 2016) was a Scottish jazz saxophonist. He has performed on various instruments, but is most associated with the baritone saxophone, the soprano saxophone, and bass clarinet. Temperley played his first saxophone aged… read more -
Richie Cole
4,259 listeners
Richie Cole (born in Trenton, NJ, on 29 February 1948; died 2 May 2020) was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger. He formed… read moreRichie Cole (born in Trenton, NJ, on 29 February 1948; died 2 May 2020) was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger. He formed his Richie Cole Quintet and toured worldwide, developing his own "alto madness" bebop s… read moreRichie Cole (born in Trenton, NJ, on 29 February 1948; died 2 May 2020) was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger. He formed his Richie Cole Quintet and toured worldwide, developing his own "alto madness" bebop style in the 70s and early '80s. He formed the Alto Madn… read more -
Gary Smulyan
3,204 listeners
Born Bethpage NY on 4th April 1956, Gary Smulyan is one of the leading current exponents of the baritone saxophone, performing worldwide wi… read moreBorn Bethpage NY on 4th April 1956, Gary Smulyan is one of the leading current exponents of the baritone saxophone, performing worldwide with many leading jazz artists as a member of big and small bands and as featured soloist. His credi… read moreBorn Bethpage NY on 4th April 1956, Gary Smulyan is one of the leading current exponents of the baritone saxophone, performing worldwide with many leading jazz artists as a member of big and small bands and as featured soloist. His credits include the Woody Herman, Dizzy Gillespie, Mel Lewis, Car… read more -
Teddy Edwards
10,018 listeners
Theodore Marcus "Teddy" Edwards (April 26, 1924 – April 20, 2003) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist based on the West Coast … read moreTheodore Marcus "Teddy" Edwards (April 26, 1924 – April 20, 2003) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist based on the West Coast of the US. Edwards was born in Jackson, Mississippi. He learned to play at a very early age, first… read moreTheodore Marcus "Teddy" Edwards (April 26, 1924 – April 20, 2003) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist based on the West Coast of the US. Edwards was born in Jackson, Mississippi. He learned to play at a very early age, first on alto saxophone and then clarinet. Edwards' first pr… read more -
Dmitry Baevsky
6,151 listeners
The only child of a writer and a translater, Dmitry was born in St Petersburg, Russia. Baevsky started piano lessons at the age of six and … read moreThe only child of a writer and a translater, Dmitry was born in St Petersburg, Russia. Baevsky started piano lessons at the age of six and discovered his passion and seriousness for music as a teenager when he picked up an alto saxophone… read moreThe only child of a writer and a translater, Dmitry was born in St Petersburg, Russia. Baevsky started piano lessons at the age of six and discovered his passion and seriousness for music as a teenager when he picked up an alto saxophone. Although he was not surrounded by professional musicians, … read more -
Bodil Niska
1,530 listeners
Bodil Niska is a Norwegian tenor saxophone artist. She was born in the arctic town of Hammerfest located in northern Norway where she grew … read moreBodil Niska is a Norwegian tenor saxophone artist. She was born in the arctic town of Hammerfest located in northern Norway where she grew up playing in the school marching band. Bodil developed her interest for jazz and embarked on a so… read moreBodil Niska is a Norwegian tenor saxophone artist. She was born in the arctic town of Hammerfest located in northern Norway where she grew up playing in the school marching band. Bodil developed her interest for jazz and embarked on a solo career in 1998. View wiki -
Loren Stillman
1,231 listeners
Saxophonist and composer, Loren Stillman from Brooklyn New York, is hailed as “a writer and a stylist that has found a previously unoccupie… read moreSaxophonist and composer, Loren Stillman from Brooklyn New York, is hailed as “a writer and a stylist that has found a previously unoccupied slot in the jazz spectrum.” (Jazz Review UK) Stillman has been recognized as one of today’s trul… read moreSaxophonist and composer, Loren Stillman from Brooklyn New York, is hailed as “a writer and a stylist that has found a previously unoccupied slot in the jazz spectrum.” (Jazz Review UK) Stillman has been recognized as one of today’s truly original creative voices by The New York Times, Downbeat M… read more -
Buddy Collette
6,085 listeners
William Marcel "Buddy" Collette (August 6, 1921 – September 19, 2010) was an American tenor saxophonist, flautist, and clarinetis… read moreWilliam Marcel "Buddy" Collette (August 6, 1921 – September 19, 2010) was an American tenor saxophonist, flautist, and clarinetist. He was highly influential in the West coast jazz and West Coast blues mediums, also collaborati… read moreWilliam Marcel "Buddy" Collette (August 6, 1921 – September 19, 2010) was an American tenor saxophonist, flautist, and clarinetist. He was highly influential in the West coast jazz and West Coast blues mediums, also collaborating with saxophonist Dexter Gordon, drummer Chico Hamilton, a… read more