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Greg Osby: Dancing with Duke - Music of Duke Ellington feat Ethan Iverson, Eric Harland, JD Allen, Virginia Macdonald, Lonnie Plaxico
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Throughout his career, alto saxophonist Greg Osby has been celebrated for his insightful compositions and fearless experimentation, releasing numerous acclaimed albums as a leader on labels such as JMT, Blue Note, and his own Inner Circle Music.
At Birdland he leads an allstar band through contemporary interpretations of the music of Duke Ellington.
With Greg Osby (alto sax) Eric Harland (drums) Ethan Iverson (piano) JD Allen (tenor saxophone) Lonnie Plaxico (bass) Virginia McDonald (clarinet)An iconoclast and stylistic alchemist (JazzTimes), Greg Osby is a trailblazing American saxophonist, composer, and producer, renowned for his adventurous spirit and profound impact on contemporary jazz.
Born in St.
Louis, Missouri, in 1960, Osby began his professional music career in 1975, following intensive studies on clarinet, flute, and alto saxophone.…