The Uri Caine Ensemble is the brainchild of visionary American pianist and composer Uri Caine, known for his eclectic and adventurous approach to music. Born in Philadelphia in 1956, Caine's work stands out for its genre-defying blend that artfully bridges the worlds of classical, jazz, and contemporary music. His ensemble, a fluid collection of musicians adept in various styles, allows Caine to craft unique reinterpretations of classical masterpieces while maintaining a strong improvisational and modern jazz sensibility.

The discography of the Uri Caine Ensemble exhibits a daring re-examination of great composers through a contemporary lens, often weaving in elements of jazz, funk, and other genres. Noteworthy projects like "The Goldberg Variations" showcase their ability to take Johann Sebastian Bach's iconic work and infuse it with a new, vibrant energy. Their ventures into the realms of Gustav Mahler with "Gustav Mahler in Toblach" and "Uri Caine: Urlicht / Primal Light," or tackling the complexities of Richard Wagner in "Wagner e Venezia," further showcase Caine's fearless exploration of the intersection between the traditional and the avant-garde. With each release, from "The Othello Syndrome" to "The Sidewalks of New York — Tin Pan Alley," the Uri Caine Ensemble continues to challenge and expand the boundaries of musical classification, earning both critical acclaim and a dedicated following among listeners keen to experience the evolution of classical repertoire through a modern prism.

Genres

Classical Jazz Fusion

Latest Release

The Goldberg Variations

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Uri Caine

Album - 72 Tracks - Released May 1, 2015