John Escreet
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| Background information | |
| Born | 18 August 1984 |
| Origin | Doncaster, England |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist, Composer |
| Years active | 2000s–present |
| Labels | Posi-Tone, Mythology Records, Criss Cross Jazz, Whirlwind Recordings |
| Website | http://www.johnescreet.com |
John Escreet (born 18 August 1984, Doncaster, England) is an English jazz pianist and composer currently residing in Brooklyn, New York.
Biography
Escreet moved to New York in 2006. In 2008 he graduated from the Master’s Program at Manhattan School of Music, where he studied piano with Kenny Barron and Jason Moran.[1]
In September 2008 he released his debut album Consequences[1][2] featuring David Binney (alto saxophone), Ambrose Akinmusire (trumpet), Matt Brewer (double bass) and Tyshawn Sorey (drums).[3] He has also worked in Binney's other musical projects.[4]
Other musicians with whom Escreet has performed include Wayne Krantz,[5] Ari Hoenig, Adam Rogers, Chris Potter, Seamus Blake, Marcus Gilmore, Dan Weiss.
Select discography
As leader
| Year | Artist | Title | Genre | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | John Escreet | Consequences [1][2] | Jazz | Posi-Tone |
| 2010 | John Escreet | Don't Fight The Inevitable[6] | Jazz | Mythology Records |
| 2011 | John Escreet | The Age We Live In[5] | Jazz | Mythology Records |
| 2011 | John Escreet | Exception to the Rule[7] | Jazz | Criss Cross Jazz |
| 2013 | John Escreet | Sabotage and Celebration[8][9] | Jazz | Whirlwind Recordings |
| 2014 | John Escreet | Sound, Space and Structures[10] | Jazz | Sunnyside Records |
As sideman
| Year | Artist | Title | Genre | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Story | The Story | Jazz | Story Records |
| 2009 | David Binney & Alan Ferber | In The Paint | Jazz | Posi-Tone |
| 2010 | David Binney | Aliso | Jazz | Criss Cross Jazz |
| 2011 | KNOWER | Think Thoughts | Pop | Louis Cole & Genevieve Artadi |
| 2011 | Tyshawn Sorey | Oblique | Jazz | Pi Recordings |
| 2012 | Jamie Baum | In This Life | Jazz | Sunnyside Records |
| 2012 | Antonio Sanchez | New Life | Jazz | CAM Jazz |
| 2013 | Amir ElSaffar | Alchemy | Jazz | Pi Recordings |
| 2014 | David Binney | Anacapa | Jazz | Criss Cross Jazz |
| 2015 | Alex Sipiagin | Balance 38-58 | Jazz | Criss Cross Jazz |
| 2015 | Antonio Sanchez | The Meridian Suite | Jazz | CAM Jazz |
References
- 1 2 3 Chinen, Nate (2008-12-01). "CRITICS' CHOICE; New CDs: John Escreet". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-09-18.
- 1 2 Simon, Elliot (2009-01-19). "CD/LP Review: Consequences". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2010-09-18.
- ↑ Chinen, Nate (2009-01-23). "Building Bridges With a Post-Bop Ideal". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-09-18.
- ↑ Kelman, John (2010-03-24). "CD/LP Review: In The Paint". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2010-09-18.
- 1 2 Bilawski, Dan. "John Escreet: The Age We Live In (2011)". All About Jazz. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
- ↑ Fordham, John. "John Escreet: Don't Fight the Inevitable". The Guardian. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
- ↑ "John Escreet Exception to the Rule". All Music. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
- ↑ Fordham, John. "John Escreet: Sabotage and Celebration – review". The Guardian. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
- ↑ Witherden, Barry. "John Escreet: Sabotage and Celebration". BBC Music Magazine. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
- ↑ "Sunnyside Records: By John Escreet". Sunnyside Records. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
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