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United States of America

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1962 in Raleigh, NC

 

Jeb Bishop is a renowned American trombonist, improviser, and composer who has made significant contributions to the world of contemporary classical music. Born on September 24, 1962, in Raleigh, North Carolina, Bishop grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from an early age. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a classical pianist, which helped him develop a deep appreciation for both genres of music. Bishop began playing the trombone at the age of ten and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. He attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where he studied music and played in the school's jazz band. After graduating, Bishop moved to Chicago, where he became an active member of the city's vibrant music scene. In the early 1990s, Bishop became a member of the Vandermark 5, a Chicago-based jazz group led by saxophonist Ken Vandermark. The group gained critical acclaim for their innovative approach to jazz, which incorporated elements of free jazz, punk rock, and avant-garde music. Bishop's contributions to the group were significant, and he quickly became known for his virtuosic trombone playing and his ability to improvise in a wide range of styles. In addition to his work with the Vandermark 5, Bishop has collaborated with a wide range of musicians and ensembles throughout his career. He has performed with jazz legends such as Anthony Braxton, Joe McPhee, and Peter Brötzmann, as well as with classical ensembles such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the International Contemporary Ensemble. Bishop's work as a composer has also been widely recognized. He has written music for a variety of ensembles, including the Chicago Jazz Orchestra and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. In 2003, he received a commission from the Jazz Institute of Chicago to write a piece for their annual Jazz Fair, which was performed by a 20-piece ensemble. Throughout his career, Bishop has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the world of music. In 1999, he was named "Trombonist of the Year" by the Jazz Journalists Association, and in 2002, he was awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. He has also been recognized for his work as an educator, having taught at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Despite his many accomplishments, Bishop remains committed to pushing the boundaries of contemporary classical music. He continues to perform and record with a wide range of musicians and ensembles, and his work as a composer and improviser continues to inspire and challenge audiences around the world.

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