Here’s a few more.
Jonathan Finlayson - one of the best contemporary trumpet players. Whether a sideman or leader, his playing is never boring, and his technique is as good as it gets. His latest release as a leader, 3 Times Round, was placed near the top best releases of 2016 by the NY Times.
Tim Berne - excellent contemporary sax player. Interesting thing about Berne, is, he never had interest in playing an instrument, until he got to college at the age of 19, when he heard a Julius Hemphill playing on a dorm stereo system in 1973. Pretty late to pick up an instrument, and to get as good as he is, is really difficult. His group, Snakeoil is really good. But his entire discography is worth checking out.
Jonathan Finlayson - one of the best contemporary trumpet players. Whether a sideman or leader, his playing is never boring, and his technique is as good as it gets. His latest release as a leader, 3 Times Round, was placed near the top best releases of 2016 by the NY Times.
Tim Berne - excellent contemporary sax player. Interesting thing about Berne, is, he never had interest in playing an instrument, until he got to college at the age of 19, when he heard a Julius Hemphill playing on a dorm stereo system in 1973. Pretty late to pick up an instrument, and to get as good as he is, is really difficult. His group, Snakeoil is really good. But his entire discography is worth checking out.