Warne Marsh, born on October 26, 1927, in Los Angeles, California, was a highly regarded American tenor saxophonist and a proponent of the cool jazz movement. Marsh was known for his fluid style and intellectually rigorous improvisational method, which placed him firmly within the school of jazz innovators. He first gained significant recognition for his work with pianist Lennie Tristano, which served as a fundamental influence on his musical development. Together with fellow saxophonist Lee Konitz, Marsh explored advanced harmony and unconventional rhythms, contributing to a distinctive and cerebral approach to jazz improvisation.

Throughout his career, Marsh collaborated with various esteemed artists and engaged in a number of notable collaborations. Noteworthy among these is his live work with Art Pepper, captured in the series "Unreleased Art," which includes the album "Over The Rainbow (Live At Donte's, April 26, 1974)." His recordings, such as "Storyville Presents The A-Z Jazz Encyclopedia-M," "Big Two" with Clare Fischer, "In Copenhagen," "Marshlands," and "An Unsung Cat," further cemented his legacy as a musician's musician, oftentimes revered more by connoisseurs and fellow jazz artists than the wider public. Warne Marsh's commitment to the art form continued until his untimely passing on December 18, 1987, leaving behind a rich discography that continues to inspire and challenge jazz aficionados and musicians alike.

Genres

Cool Jazz

Jazz Saxophone

Related Artists

Stan Getz

Lee Konitz

Chet Baker

Art Pepper

Paul Desmond

Bill Evans

Zoot Sims

Jimmy Giuffre

Joe Henderson

John Coltrane

Miles Davis

Charlie Parker

Latest Release

Unreleased Art, Vol. 9: Art Pepper & Warne Marsh at Donte's, April 26, 1974 (Live)

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Warne Marsh

Album - 15 Tracks - Released December 1, 2016