Marilyn Crispell

Marilyn Crispell
Crispell in music is (Speaking Portraits Vol. I)
Crispell in music is (Speaking Portraits Vol. I)
Background information
Born (1947-03-30) March 30, 1947 (age 77)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresJazz, classical
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentPiano
Years active1977–present
LabelsLeo, Black Saint, Music & Arts, ECM
Websitewww.marilyncrispell.com
Aarhus, Denmark (2022
Photo Hreinn Gudlaugsson)
Crispell in concert, April 29, 2008

Marilyn Crispell (born March 30, 1947) is an American jazz pianist and composer. Scott Yanow described her as "a powerful player... who has her own way of using space... She is near the top of her field."[1] Jon Pareles of The New York Times wrote: "Hearing Marilyn Crispell play solo piano is like monitoring an active volcano... She is one of a very few pianists who rise to the challenge of free jazz."[2] In addition to her own extensive work as a soloist or bandleader, Crispell is also known as a longtime member of saxophonist Anthony Braxton's quartet in the 1980s and '90s.[3]

  1. ^ Erlewine, Michael; Bogdanov, Vladimir; Woodstra, Chris; Yanow, Scott, eds. (1996). All Music Guide to Jazz (2nd ed.). Miller Freeman. p. 178.
  2. ^ Pareles, Jon (March 26, 1984). "Noted in Brief: Marilyn Crispell Plays Solo Jazz Piano". The New York Times. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  3. ^ Johnson, Martin (November 2020). "Reviews: Anglica Sanchez & Marilyn Crispell". JazzTimes: 61.