Gary Bartz
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Gary Bartz (b. September 26, 1940, Baltimore, Maryland) is an acclaimed American jazz saxophonist known for his versatile playing across bebop, funk, and soul jazz. He began playing alto sax at age 11 and studied at the Juilliard School. Early in his career, he collaborated with legends like Charles Mingus, Max Roach, Abbey Lincoln, and Art Blakey. In the 1970s, he formed the NTU Troop, blending jazz with funk and soul. Over his career, he has released 45+ albums and contributed to 200+ recordings, earning multiple Grammy Awards. Honored as a 2024 NEA Jazz Master, Bartz is also a dedicated educator at Oberlin Conservatory, emphasizing improvisation as "informal composition."
Music style
Jazz Funk, Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Jazz-Soul
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