NEA Jazz Masters: Gary Bartz (2024)

Gary Bartz has been one of the best purveyors of what he calls “informal composition” (as opposed to improvisation) on alto saxophone since the 1960s, working with such luminaries as Max Roach, Charles Mingus, Art Blakey, and Miles Davis. He has released more than 45 solo albums and appears on more than 200 as a guest artist, as well as working with some of the up-and-coming artists in jazz today.
The NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship is the highest honor that our nation bestows upon jazz musicians. Nominations are now open for the 2025 class of NEA Jazz Master. The NEA will honor musicians who represent a range of styles and instruments. In addition, one fellowship-the A. B. Spellman NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship for Jazz Advocacy-will be given to an individual who has made major contributions to the appreciation, knowledge, and advancement of the American jazz art form. Nominations are due October 31, 2024.
Visit the National Endowment for the Arts’ Jazz Masters Fellowships section to learn more about how to submit a nomination: www.arts.gov/h...

[@markkirschenmann3925]

That's so great, thank you so much for posting!

[@evanwood797]

Thank you for the wisdom!! Music is endless!!

[@jalenwyn2639]

🔥💜🙏🏽🎷Gary Bartz

[@michaelfoxbrass]

"As musicians, we have to hear the future.
Because, we have to hear that which nobody's ever heard before."
- Gary Bartz
Congratulations on being named a 2024 National Enfowment for the Arts Jazz Master!

[@dmvmsprlady]

Great time on Saturday

[@dansullivan1246]

Gary is my favorite alto player over Bird, Phil Woods, Cannonball, Art Pepper, Richie Cole, etc