Country

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United States of America

Birth

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August 2, 1961 in Miami, FL

Genre

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Orchestral

 

 

Symphony

 

 

Vocal

 

David Binney is a renowned American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader who has made a significant contribution to the world of jazz and contemporary music. Born on August 2, 1961, in Miami, Florida, Binney grew up in Southern California, where he began playing the saxophone at the age of 12. He was inspired by the music of John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, and Sonny Rollins, and he quickly developed a passion for jazz. Binney attended the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, where he studied with saxophonist Joe Henderson. He later moved to New York City to attend the Manhattan School of Music, where he studied with saxophonist George Coleman. In the early 1980s, Binney began performing with various jazz groups in New York City, including the Gil Evans Orchestra, the Maria Schneider Orchestra, and the Lost Tribe. In 1991, Binney released his debut album, Point Game, which featured his original compositions and arrangements. The album received critical acclaim and established Binney as a rising star in the jazz world. He went on to release several more albums as a bandleader, including Free to Dream (1998), South (2000), and Bastion of Sanity (2011). Binney has also collaborated with many other jazz musicians, including pianist Uri Caine, guitarist Ben Monder, and drummer Brian Blade. He has performed at major jazz festivals around the world, including the North Sea Jazz Festival, the Montreal Jazz Festival, and the Newport Jazz Festival. In addition to his work as a performer, Binney is also a respected composer and arranger. He has written music for films, television, and dance productions, and his compositions have been performed by orchestras and ensembles around the world. In 2011, he was commissioned by the Jazz Gallery in New York City to write a new work for their Large Ensemble, which premiered to critical acclaim. Binney has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 2012, he was named a Guggenheim Fellow in Music Composition, which is one of the most prestigious awards in the arts. He has also been awarded grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York Foundation for the Arts. Binney continues to be an active performer and composer, and he remains committed to pushing the boundaries of jazz and contemporary music. His innovative approach to music has earned him a reputation as one of the most exciting and influential musicians of his generation.

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