Rova Saxophone Quartet

Rova Saxophone Quartet
OriginSan Francisco, California, U.S.
GenresAvant-garde jazz
Years active1977–present
LabelsMetalanguage, Black Saint
Members
Past members
  • Andrew Voight

Rova Saxophone Quartet is an American, San Francisco–based saxophone quartet, formed in October 1977.[1] The name "Rova" is an acronym formed from the last initials of the founding members: Jon Raskin [de], Larry Ochs, Andrew Voigt, and Bruce Ackley. When Voigt left in 1988, he was replaced by Steve Adams, but the group did not change the acronym.[2]

  1. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Who's Who of Jazz (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 344. ISBN 0-85112-580-8.
  2. ^ Kelsey, Chris. "Rova Saxophone Quartet". AllMusic. Retrieved December 19, 2016.