Artist description New Yorker saxophonist, composer, recording artist Evan Tate comes from NYC. Now living in Germany and tours throughout Europe.

Music Style Jazz/ FreeFunk/Improvised Music

Musical Influences Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Steve Coleman, Eric Dolphy, Gary Thomas, Miles Davis, Greg Osby

Similar Artists Greg Osby, Steve Coleman, Steve Wilson, Eric Dolphy

Artist History I've had various formations since 1982 in NYC. I've recorded with many other groups, made radio recordings, and appeared at several european jazz festivals.

Group Members Evan Tate - alto & soprano saxes, composer.

Instruments Saxes, Bass & Drums

Albums Spherical

Press Reviews "Evan Tate's Post Bop saxophone has enough Free Jazz in it to please the downtown NYC set while it stays grounded in tradition of the untraditional." - Michael Ansaldo"Manhattan-born alto/soprano saxophonist Evan Tate currently resides in Germany, which may explain his low profile. He's a strong player, capable of holding his own in stripped-down acoustic trio settings. His writing makes smart use of odd-time rhythms, and there's a tight logic to his group's forceful but never totally free interplay. Additionally, he's made some unusually convincing efforts in the oft ill-fated "Harmolodic Free-Funk" field; the Ornette Coleman/Prime Time influence is clearly evident in his electric band's slap bass- and backbeat-driven attack, but the improvisations don't have that sometimes overwhelming feeling of constantly scrambling near-chaos. With only a few recordings out, it will be interesting to see what steps he takes in the future." - Will York (Listen.com)

Location Wilmington, Delaware - USA

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