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Julian Lage
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Julian Lage was interviewed on Weekend Edition Mar. 22. Here's a link: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102196138 … read moreJulian Lage was interviewed on Weekend Edition Mar. 22. Here's a link: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102196138 To summarize: Lage is a guitarist, a composer and a child prodigy. He has not settled on a musical… read moreJulian Lage was interviewed on Weekend Edition Mar. 22. Here's a link: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102196138 To summarize: Lage is a guitarist, a composer and a child prodigy. He has not settled on a musical style. He does Jazz, classical and many others, but since h… read more -
Bill Frisell
261,536 listeners
William Richard Frisell (born March 18, 1951) is an American guitarist, composer and arranger. One of the leading guitarists in jazz since the late 1980s, Frisell came to prominence as a stalwart for ECM Records. He went on to work in a variety of contexts, notably as a member of the New York Cit… read more -
Larry Young
56,620 listeners
Larry Young (1940-1978) was an American jazz organist and occasional pianist. Young pioneered a modal approach to the Hammond B-3 (in contrast to Jimmy Smith's soul jazz style). However, he did play soul jazz also, among other styles. His characteristic sound involved management of the stop… read more -
Mary Halvorson
22,734 listeners
The avant-jazz guitarist Mary Halvorson has been making a stir in downtown New Music circles for a while now. She is noted for her collabor… read moreThe avant-jazz guitarist Mary Halvorson has been making a stir in downtown New Music circles for a while now. She is noted for her collaborations with the violist Jessica Pavone, among many others. Halvorson's strong 2008 debut, DRA… read moreThe avant-jazz guitarist Mary Halvorson has been making a stir in downtown New Music circles for a while now. She is noted for her collaborations with the violist Jessica Pavone, among many others. Halvorson's strong 2008 debut, DRAGON'S HEAD features her new trio, comprised of the extr… read more -
Henry Threadgill
12,519 listeners
Henry Threadgill (born February 15, 1944), Chicago, Illinois, is an American saxophonist, flautist and composer. He performed as a percussi… read moreHenry Threadgill (born February 15, 1944), Chicago, Illinois, is an American saxophonist, flautist and composer. He performed as a percussionist in high school marching bands, and served briefly in a U.S. Army band. Threadgill is notable… read moreHenry Threadgill (born February 15, 1944), Chicago, Illinois, is an American saxophonist, flautist and composer. He performed as a percussionist in high school marching bands, and served briefly in a U.S. Army band. Threadgill is notable as one of avant-garde jazz's most unique composers. Hi… read more -
Jakob Bro
54,127 listeners
Jakob Bro is a Danish guitarist and composer, one of the most high-profiled jazz guitarists of his generation. He is a member of the Tomasz Stańko Quintet and the Paul Motian Band, has his own trio Jakob Bro Trio and has worked with a lo… read moreJakob Bro is a Danish guitarist and composer, one of the most high-profiled jazz guitarists of his generation. He is a member of the Tomasz Stańko Quintet and the Paul Motian Band, has his own trio Jakob Bro Trio and has worked with a long lineup of well-known jazz figures, including Ben street, … read more -
Marc Ribot
96,773 listeners
Marc Ribot (pron.: /ˈriːboʊ/) (Newark, NJ, May 21, 1954) is an American guitarist and composer. His work has touched on many styles, includ… read moreMarc Ribot (pron.: /ˈriːboʊ/) (Newark, NJ, May 21, 1954) is an American guitarist and composer. His work has touched on many styles, including no wave, free jazz, rock and Cuban music. Ribot is also known for collaborating with other mu… read moreMarc Ribot (pron.: /ˈriːboʊ/) (Newark, NJ, May 21, 1954) is an American guitarist and composer. His work has touched on many styles, including no wave, free jazz, rock and Cuban music. Ribot is also known for collaborating with other musicians, most notably Tom Waits, Keith Richards, Lou Reed, E… read more -
Anthony Braxton
81,929 listeners
Anthony Braxton (born June 4, 1945) is an American composer, saxophonist, clarinetist, flautist, pianist and philosopher. He has created a … read moreAnthony Braxton (born June 4, 1945) is an American composer, saxophonist, clarinetist, flautist, pianist and philosopher. He has created a large body of highly complex work. Braxton is one of the most prolific American musicians/composer… read moreAnthony Braxton (born June 4, 1945) is an American composer, saxophonist, clarinetist, flautist, pianist and philosopher. He has created a large body of highly complex work. Braxton is one of the most prolific American musicians/composers to date, having released well over 100 albums since the 19… read more -
Wes Montgomery
636,478 listeners
John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery (March 6, 1923 – June 15, 1968) was an American jazz guitarist. He is widely considered one of the m… read moreJohn Leslie "Wes" Montgomery (March 6, 1923 – June 15, 1968) was an American jazz guitarist. He is widely considered one of the major jazz guitarists, emerging after such seminal figures as Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christia… read moreJohn Leslie "Wes" Montgomery (March 6, 1923 – June 15, 1968) was an American jazz guitarist. He is widely considered one of the major jazz guitarists, emerging after such seminal figures as Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian and influencing countless others, including George Benson,… read more -
Cecil Taylor
91,933 listeners
Cecil Percival Taylor (New York City, March 25, 1929 – April 5, 2018) was an American pianist, composer and poet. Cecil Taylor is generally acknowledged to be one of the pioneers and great innovative sources of free jazz. Classically trained, his music is characterized by an extremely energetic,… read more