John Escreet

John Escreet
Background information
Born (1984-08-18) 18 August 1984
Origin Doncaster, England
Occupation(s) Pianist, Composer
Years active 2000spresent
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. 1 2 3 Chinen, Nate (2008-12-01). "CRITICS' CHOICE; New CDs: John Escreet". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-09-18.
  2. 1 2 Simon, Elliot (2009-01-19). "CD/LP Review: Consequences". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2010-09-18.
  3. Chinen, Nate (2009-01-23). "Building Bridges With a Post-Bop Ideal". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-09-18.
  4. Kelman, John (2010-03-24). "CD/LP Review: In The Paint". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2010-09-18.
  5. 1 2 Bilawski, Dan. "John Escreet: The Age We Live In (2011)". All About Jazz. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  6. Fordham, John. "John Escreet: Don't Fight the Inevitable". The Guardian. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
  7. "John Escreet Exception to the Rule". All Music. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  8. Fordham, John. "John Escreet: Sabotage and Celebration – review". The Guardian. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
  9. Witherden, Barry. "John Escreet: Sabotage and Celebration". BBC Music Magazine. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
  10. "Sunnyside Records: By John Escreet". Sunnyside Records. Retrieved June 7, 2014.

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