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Soprano saxophonist/composer Jane Ira Bloom has been steadfastly developing her unique voice on the soprano saxophone for over 30 years.
Jane Ira Bloom is a Grammy-winning American jazz artist who has been playing soprano saxophone for over 40 years. She is known for her innovative use of live electronics, movement, and collaborations with diverse musicians and artists.
Sep 15, 2021 · August 2023. Picturing the Invisible GRAMMY nom for Best Immersive Audio Album. 2023 GRAMMY nomination. BEST IMMERSIVE AUDIO ALBUM. JIB, Ulrike Schwarz, Jim Anderson, Morton Lindberg. Jane Ira Bloom soprano sax. Allison Miller drums, percussion.
Jane Ira Bloom is recognized as a pioneer in the use of live electronics and movement in jazz. As a bandleader, Bloom has recorded more then 12 albums. A strong visual thinker and a cinematic stylist, Bloom's affinity for other art forms such as painting, film, theater, and dance has both enriched her music and expanded her creative projects ...
Sep 4, 2024 · When DownBeat last profiled Jane Ira Bloom in August 2017, the soprano saxophonist was at the start of her ongoing eight-year run atop the Critics Poll.
Apr 1, 2023 · IF THERE WERE A REUNION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SAXOPHONE FAMILY, THE SOPRANO SAX WOULD PROBABLY BE THE LAST ONE INVITED, AS IT IS THE MOST UNFORGIVING. BADDA BOOM! MANY HAVE ASPIRED, BUT FEW HAVE ATTAINED MASTERY OF IT. WHICH MAKES JANE IRA BLOOM ALL THE MORE FASCINATING AS AN ARTIST.
Jane Ira Bloom, one of few jazz soprano saxophonists who is full-time, is also a well-respected performer. Bloom is not considered avant-garde, but she works at the forefront of the mainstream. Although her music is influenced by jazz tonality and modalities, it’s not a traditional composition.
