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Roy Jay Nathanson (born May 17, 1951) is an American saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and teacher. He became the leader and principal composer of the Jazz Passengers, a six piece group that he founded with Curtis Fowlkes in 1987.
The Jazz Passengers are an American jazz group founded in 1987 by saxophonist Roy Nathanson and trombonist Curtis Fowlkes. Alongside musicians like John Zorn, Don Byron, and John Lurie, they are widely regarded as pioneering voices in the 1980s East Village jazz scene that centered around clubs like The Knitting Factory.
May 17, 2023 · Roy Jay Nathanson is an American saxophonist, composer, bandleader, actor and teacher. He became the leader and principal composer of the Jazz Passengers, a six piece group that he founded with Curtis Fowlkes in 1987.
Oct 29, 2023 · Saxophonist Roy Nathanson established a high profile with the Jazz Passengers, a daring ensemble whose modernistic approach - Blondie's Deborah Harry recorded and toured with them, becoming a regular member; Elvis Costello, Jeff Buckley, and Mavis Staples guested on recordings - awed audiences and thrilled critics.
"Moonman" is the first single off of Nick Hakim and Roy Nathanson's new collaborative album 'Small Things,' due out April 16th via NYXO Records.Listen to “Mo...
New York band leader, saxophonist, and composer, Roy Nathanson is a passionate storyteller. His stories are reminiscent of Woody Allen or Marx Brothers’ wicked humor, and are deeply human, playing with shades of memory as they showcase the ridiculous plots of daily life.
Apr 22, 2021 · Nick Hakim, Roy Nathanson, and Creating Community During Covid. The duo seamlessly blend R&B, jazz, and dreamy pop on their collaborative album Small Things, recorded and mastered just as...
