Dave Liebman
Dave Liebman | |
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Liebman performing on September 27, 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | David Liebman September 4, 1946 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, avant-garde jazz, jazz fusion, bebop, hard bop, post-bop, modal jazz |
| Occupations | Saxophonist, flautist, bandleader, educator, composer |
| Instruments | Tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute, alto flute |
| Years active | 1960s–present |
| Labels | ECM, Enja, Timeless, Sunnyside, HatHut, OWL |
| Website | davidliebman |
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David Liebman (born September 4, 1946) is an American saxophonist, flautist, bandleader, composer, and jazz educator. Best known for his work on soprano saxophone, he toured and recorded with Miles Davis during the trumpeter’s electric period, appearing on On The Corner. He has appeared on more than 500 recordings, including about 200 as a leader or co-leader, and was named a NEA Jazz Master in 2011. He founded and serves as artistic director of the International Association of Schools of Jazz (IASJ).