John Escreet
John Escreet (born 18 August 1984) is an English jazz pianist.
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| Background information | |
| Born | 18 August 1984 Doncaster, England |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Piano |
| Years active | 2000s–present |
| Labels | Posi-Tone, Mythology, Criss Cross, Whirlwind |
| Website | www |
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 also collaborated with artists including Wayne Krantz,[4] Ari Hoenig, Adam Rogers, Chris Potter and Seamus Blake.
He has also worked as a sideman with saxophonist David Binney[5] and drummer Antonio Sanchez.[6]
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[7] | Jazz | Mythology |
| 2011 | John Escreet | The Age We Live In[4] | Jazz | Mythology |
| 2011 | John Escreet | Exception to the Rule[8] | Jazz | Criss Cross |
| 2013 | John Escreet | Sabotage and Celebration[9][10] | Jazz | Whirlwind |
| 2014 | John Escreet | Sound, Space and Structures[11] | Jazz | Sunnyside |
| 2016 | John Escreet | The Unknown | Jazz | Sunnyside |
As sideman
| Year | Artist | Title | Genre | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Story | The Story | Jazz | Story |
| 2009 | David Binney & Alan Ferber | In the Paint | Jazz | Posi-Tone |
| 2010 | David Binney | Aliso | Jazz | Criss Cross |
| 2011 | Knower | Think Thoughts | Pop | Louis Cole & Genevieve Artadi |
| 2011 | Tyshawn Sorey | Oblique | Jazz | Pi |
| 2012 | Jamie Baum | In This Life | Jazz | Sunnyside |
| 2012 | Antonio Sanchez | New Life | Jazz | CAM Jazz |
| 2013 | Amir ElSaffar | Alchemy | Jazz | Pi |
| 2014 | David Binney | Anacapa | Jazz | Criss Cross |
| 2015 | Alex Sipiagin | Balance 38–58 | Jazz | Criss Cross |
| 2015 | Antonio Sanchez | The Meridian Suite | Jazz | CAM Jazz |
| 2017 | Alex Sipiagin | Moments Captured | Jazz | Criss Cross |
| 2017 | Alex Sipiagin | Relativity | Jazz | SkyDeck Music |
| 2018 | Antonio Sanchez | Lines In The Sand | Jazz | CAM Jazz |
References
- Chinen, Nate (1 December 2008). "CRITICS' CHOICE; New CDs: John Escreet". New York Times. Retrieved 18 September 2010.
- Simon, Elliot (19 January 2009). "CD/LP Review: Consequences". All About Jazz. Retrieved 18 September 2010.
- Chinen, Nate (23 January 2009). "Building Bridges With a Post-Bop Ideal". New York Times. Retrieved 18 September 2010.
- Bilawski, Dan (13 July 2011). "John Escreet: The Age We Live In (2011)". All About Jazz. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
- Kelman, John (24 March 2010). "CD/LP Review: In The Paint". All About Jazz. Retrieved 18 September 2010.
- Chinen, Nate (8 June 2015). "Review: Antonio Sánchez With 2 Albums, 'The Meridian Suite' and 'Three Times Three'". New York Times. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
- Fordham, John (5 August 2010). "John Escreet: Don't Fight the Inevitable". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
- "John Escreet Exception to the Rule". All Music. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
- Fordham, John. "John Escreet: Sabotage and Celebration – review". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
- Witherden, Barry. "John Escreet: Sabotage and Celebration". BBC Music Magazine. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
- "Sunnyside Records: By John Escreet". Sunnyside Records. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
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