Artist description Award-winning saxophonist-poet-author Ian Halperin's musicdoesn't cut across generic boundaries so much as rise above them. His sax, speech and song hasovertones of a voice from the crypt. In his lyrics and music the tension between his affectless attitude and his suppressed fury is palpable and gripping. Ian incorporates the works of artists from various different mediums in music, dance and visual artsto create a blend of echoes of quasi-mystical ambiance and visionary imagery. He plays multiple roles, from dry journalistic observer to angry, grief stricken friend to mystical philosopher.

Music Style Trippy, groovy, ambient, jazzy, alternative

Musical Influences Bryan Ferry, Brian Eno, Coltrane, Nick Cave, Kate Bush, Loreena Mckinnott, Charlie Parker, Morcheeba, Bob Dylan, Jerry Garcia

Similar Artists Leonard Cohen, Coltrane, Lou Reed, a bit of Maceo Parker,Dylan, Massive Attack, Depeche, Nick Cave, Bryan Ferry, Jerry Garcia, Arthur H.

Artist History Ian has played at theaters, clubs and festivals across North America and Europe. He has appeared on many TV shows, including Maury Pauvichand Arlene Bynon. His audiences, industry people and the presshas been very enthusiastic. His concerts have proven to be very spiritualand uplifting as he continues to pick up new listeners along the way.

Group Members 3

Instruments Voice, saxes, percussion, guitar, electric and accoustic bass, piano, keyboards, violin, harp, lute

Albums Tender Lotus (2000), Island Of Love (1997)

Press Reviews "A combination of Leonard Cohen meets Bryan Ferry meets Coltrane" - New Music Express "Progressive and Stunning" - Montreal Mirror"Halperin has been taking clubs by storm...amazingly charged performance" - Now Magazine"Excellent...Not to be missed" - CBC

Location Montreal, Canada - Canada

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