Dave Liebman

Dave Liebman
Liebman performing on September 27, 2011
Liebman performing on September 27, 2011
Background information
Birth nameDavid Liebman
Born (1946-09-04) September 4, 1946 (age 78)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
GenresJazz, avant-garde jazz, jazz fusion, bebop, hard bop, post-bop, modal jazz
Occupation(s)Saxophonist, flutist, bandleader, educator, composer
Instrument(s)Tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute, alto flute
Websitedavidliebman.com

David Liebman (born September 4, 1946) is an American saxophonist, flautist and jazz educator.[1] He is known for his innovative lines and use of atonality. He was a frequent collaborator with pianist Richie Beirach.

In June 2010, he received a NEA Jazz Masters lifetime achievement award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).

  1. ^ Collar, Matt (1946-09-04), David Liebman – Music Biography, Credits and Discography. AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-05-12.