John Escreet
Encyclopedia
John Escreet is an English
jazz
pianist
, currently residing in Brooklyn
, New York
.
, where he studied piano with Kenny Barron
and Jason Moran
.
In September 2008 he released a well-received album "Consequences" with a band featuring David Binney
(alto saxophone), Ambrose Akinmusire
(trumpet), Matt Brewer (double bass) and Tyshawn Sorey
(drums). He has also worked in Binney's other musical projects.
Escreet is also a member of "The Story", a collaborative group including Lars Dietrich
(alto saxophone), Samir Zarif (tenor saxophone), Zack Lober (bass) and Greg Ritchie (drums).
Other musicians with whom Escreet has played include Wayne Krantz
, Ari Hoenig
, Adam Rogers
, Chris Potter
, Seamus Blake
, Logan Richardson, Ben van Gelder, Marcus Gilmore, Dan Weiss.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
pianist
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
, currently residing in Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
, New York
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
.
Biography
Escreet moving to New York in 2006. In 2008 he graduated from the Master’s Program at Manhattan School of MusicManhattan School of Music
The Manhattan School of Music is a major music conservatory located on the Upper West Side of New York City. The school offers degrees on the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels in the areas of classical and jazz performance and composition...
, where he studied piano with Kenny Barron
Kenny Barron
Kenny Barron , is an American jazz pianist. He is the younger brother of tenor saxophonist Bill Barron, and known for his lyrical, adaptive style.-Biography:...
and Jason Moran
Jason Moran (musician)
Jason Moran is a jazz pianist and composer who debuted as a band leader with the 1999 album Soundtrack to Human Motion. Since then, he has garnered much critical acclaim and won a number of awards for his playing and compositional skills, which combine elements of stride piano, avant-garde jazz,...
.
In September 2008 he released a well-received album "Consequences" with a band featuring David Binney
David Binney
David Binney is an American alto saxophonist and composer living in New York City.-Biography:David was born in Miami, Florida and raised in Southern California. His parents were jazz fans, and introduced Binney to jazz musicians such as John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Bobby Hutcherson and Wayne Shorter...
(alto saxophone), Ambrose Akinmusire
Ambrose Akinmusire
Ambrose Akinmusire is a jazz trumpeter.In 2007 Akinmusire was the winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, and the Carmine Caruso International Jazz Trumpet Solo Competition, two of the most prestigious jazz competitions in the world.-Biography:By the time the lone standard...
(trumpet), Matt Brewer (double bass) and Tyshawn Sorey
Tyshawn Sorey
Tyshawn Sorey is an American musician and composer who plays drum set, percussion, trombone and piano.Since graduating from William Paterson University, Sorey has been a sought-after musician in many different musical idioms...
(drums). He has also worked in Binney's other musical projects.
Escreet is also a member of "The Story", a collaborative group including Lars Dietrich
Lars Dietrich (Musician)
Lars Dietrich is a Dutch saxophonist, composer and electronic musician residing in New York City.- Biography :...
(alto saxophone), Samir Zarif (tenor saxophone), Zack Lober (bass) and Greg Ritchie (drums).
Other musicians with whom Escreet has played include Wayne Krantz
Wayne Krantz
Wayne Krantz is an American jazz fusion guitarist. He has played with top artists such as Steely Dan, Michael Brecker, Billy Cobham, and others, but is most active as a solo performer.-Biography:...
, Ari Hoenig
Ari Hoenig
Ari Hoenig , is a jazz drummer, composer and educator known for his unusual and intense approach to drumming emphasizing complex rhythms. He currently leads a group that makes regular appearances in New York jazz clubs including the 55 Bar and the Blue Note, in addition to performing worldwide...
, Adam Rogers
Adam Rogers
Adam Rogers is an American guitarist specializing in post bop, contemporary jazz, and classical music. Rogers has had a prolific and extensive session history as a recording guitarist having played on over 150 commercially released recordings...
, Chris Potter
Chris Potter (jazz saxophonist)
Chris Potter is an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist.-Biography:Born in Chicago, Illinois, Potter spent most of his childhood in Columbia, South Carolina where his mother taught psychology at the University of South Carolina...
, Seamus Blake
Seamus Blake
-Life and career:Born in London, England, Blake was brought up in Vancouver, Canada. His mother introduced him to jazz when he was a child and he later attended Berklee School of Music in Boston. Upon graduation moved to New York. In February 2002 he won the Thelonious Monk International Saxophone...
, Logan Richardson, Ben van Gelder, Marcus Gilmore, Dan Weiss.
As leader
| Year | Artist | Title | Genre | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | John Escreet | Consequences | Jazz | Posi-Tone |
| 2010 | John Escreet | Don't Fight The Inevitable | Jazz | Mythology Records |
| 2011 | John Escreet | The Age We Live In | Jazz | Mythology Records |
As sideman
| Year | Artist | Title | Genre | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Story | The Story | Jazz | Story Records |
| 2009 | Lars Dietrich | Breek De Grond | Jazz | Story Records |
| 2009 | David Binney David Binney David Binney is an American alto saxophonist and composer living in New York City.-Biography:David was born in Miami, Florida and raised in Southern California. His parents were jazz fans, and introduced Binney to jazz musicians such as John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Bobby Hutcherson and Wayne Shorter... & Alan Ferber |
In The Paint | Jazz | Posi-Tone |