Igor Butman

In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Mikhailovich and the family name is Butman.
Igor Butman
Igor Butman in 2016
Igor Butman in 2016
Background information
Born (1961-10-27) 27 October 1961 (age 63)
OriginLeningrad, Soviet Union
GenresJazz, classical
Occupation(s)Saxophonist, composer, bandleader
Instrument(s)Tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
Years active1976–present
LabelsButman Music
Websiteigorbutman.com

Igor Mikhailovich Butman PAR (Russian: Игорь Михайлович Бутман; born 27 October 1961) is a Russian jazz saxophonist born in Leningrad, Soviet Union (now St. Petersburg, Russia) in 1961.[1] Butman holds dual citizenship for both the United States and Russian Federation.[2] He is considered to be a virtuoso saxophonist, and a skilled bandleader.

American saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr. was instrumental in introducing Igor Butman to American audiences by featuring the Russian saxophonist on his 1988 album, Then and Now. American trumpet player Wynton Marsalis has also been a strong champion of Igor Butman. Bill Clinton has called Butman his "favorite living saxophone player".[3]

  1. ^ Bernas, Frederick (23 April 2009). "Saxophonist Igor Butman - Russian jazz man for the 21st century". Russia Now. Archived from the original on 30 May 2010. Retrieved 5 April 2010.
  2. ^ Gitler, Ira (June 2002). "Igor Butman". Jazz Times. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
  3. ^ "Marsalis, Clinton and Others Dissect Jazz at Symposium", New York Times, December 11, 2003.