Chris Potter Quartet at Bimhuis

Chris Potter is a role model for young jazz saxophonists and a leading voice according to critics and audience alike. ‘A soulful, sophisticated voice, with a story always in mind’ (Downbeat).

Chris Potter’s authoritative and endlessly inventive style of playing has gained him universal acclaim as one of the most important saxophonists of his generation. His spontaneous solos seem like perfectly rounded compositions en are being studied and copied note for note. Recently he was voted Best Tenor Saxophonist of the Year in the Downbeat Readers Poll.

Potter made a name for himself in the bands of Dave Holland and Dave Douglas and went on tour with Steely Dan. He was formed by the great tenor players, such as Lester Young and Sonny Rollins, but his acoustic quartet also displays influences of soprano player and composer Wayne Shorter. ...

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Chris Potter is a role model for young jazz saxophonists and a leading voice according to critics and audience alike. ‘A soulful, sophisticated voice, with a story always in mind’ (Downbeat).

Chris Potter’s authoritative and endlessly inventive style of playing has gained him universal acclaim as one of the most important saxophonists of his generation. His spontaneous solos seem like perfectly rounded compositions en are being studied and copied note for note. Recently he was voted Best Tenor Saxophonist of the Year in the Downbeat Readers Poll.

Potter made a name for himself in the bands of Dave Holland and Dave Douglas and went on tour with Steely Dan. He was formed by the great tenor players, such as Lester Young and Sonny Rollins, but his acoustic quartet also displays influences of soprano player and composer Wayne Shorter.

‘A tenor saxophonist of sleek harmonic inquiry and superhuman technique’ (New York Times).

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