Bennie Maupin

Bennie Maupin is an American jazz multi-instrumentalist best known for his work on bass clarinet, tenor and soprano saxophones, and flute. He gained major recognition in the 1970s as part of several groundbreaking projects, including his contributions to Miles Davis' iconic Bitches Brew and Herbie Hancock's legendary Headhunters group. Maupin’s bass clarinet work, in particular, offered a textured, atmospheric quality that helped shape the sound of jazz fusion during that era.

In addition to his sideman work, Maupin has also released several well-regarded albums as a leader, including The Jewel in the Lotus, a deeply meditative and spiritual jazz album that’s considered a cult classic. His music often blends acoustic and electronic elements, and he's known for bringing a thoughtful, improvisational depth to everything he plays. Over the decades, he's remained a revered figure in jazz circles, both for his technical skill and his innovative spirit.

Genres

Free Jazz

Jazz Fusion

Jazz Funk

Jazz

Smooth Jazz

Avant-garde Jazz

Bebop

Cool Jazz

Hard Bop

Related Artists

Wayne Shorter

Herbie Hancock

Joe Henderson

Pharoah Sanders

Kamasi Washington

Keith Jarrett

Chick Corea

McCoy Tyner

Charles Lloyd

Miles Davis

Robert Glasper

George Duke

Latest Release

Symphonic Tone Poem for Brother Yusef

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Adam Rudolph

Ep - 5 Tracks - Released June 17, 2022