Craig Buhler

Craig Buhler is a versatile jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer whose career spans decades, blending West Coast cool jazz with blues, gospel, and bebop influences. A fixture in the Pacific Northwest music scene, he’s known for his warm, lyrical tone and collaborative spirit. Buhler cut his teeth in the 1970s as a founding member of the band SeaBreeze, sharing stages with jazz legends like Eddie Harris and Sonny Stitt. His recent releases—including *Ripples*, *Renewed Hope*, and *Skykomish*—showcase his knack for crafting melodic, introspective tunes, while projects like *Larger Than Jazz* highlight his genre-blurring curiosity. When he’s not recording or performing, Buhler doubles as an educator and historian, often infusing his work with nods to jazz’s rich legacy. Whether leading his own groups or teaming up with artists like trumpeter Bobby Shew, his music radiates a heartfelt, laid-back charm.