Joe Lovano
American jazz flautist, saxophonist, clarinettist · United States · On the map · Musicians · Born 1952 · age 73
Joseph Salvatore Lovano is an American jazz multi-instrumentalist. Though best known as a tenor saxophonist, Lovano has also recorded on alto clarinet, flute and drums, amongst other instruments. He has earned a Grammy Award and several mentions in Down Beat magazine's critics' & readers' polls.
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Dave Douglas Bandmate in Sound Prints
Joey Baron Bandmate in Sound Prints
Linda May Han Oh Bandmate in Sound Prints
John Zorn Produced Book of Angels Volume 12: Stolas (2009)
John Scofield Produced Landmarks (1990)
Al Foster Duets: Tenor Time (1997)- Manfred Eicher Produced Garden of Expression (2021)
Marilyn Crispell Duets: Garden of Expression (2021)- Michael Cuscuna Produced Tenor Time (1997)
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His wife is singer Judi Silvano, with whom he records and performs. Lovano was a longtime member of the late drummer Paul Motian‘s trio alongside guitarist Bill Frisell.
