Courtney Pine
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Saxophonists · b. 1964

Courtney Pine

British musician

Born
18 March 1964
London
Country
United Kingdom
Active
1986–
Discography
19 albums

Biography

Courtney Pine is a jazz musician who plays saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet and voice. Courtney Pine was born on 18 March 1964 in London. The music is usually filed under jazz and reggae. The discography here lists 19 albums, from “Journey to the Urge Within” (1986) to “Spirituality” (2022). Honours include Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

Courtney Pine, (born 18 March 1964) is a British jazz musician, who was the principal founder of the black British band the Jazz Warriors in the 1980s. Although known primarily for his saxophone playing, Pine is a multi-instrumentalist, also playing the flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, and keyboards.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Journey to the Urge Within 1986
Angel Heart 1987
Destiny's Song & The Image of Pursuance 1988
The Vision's Tale 1989
Closer to Home 1990
Within the Realms of Our Dreams 1991
To the Eyes of Creation 1992
Modern Day Jazz Stories 1995
Underground 1997
Back in the Day 2000
Devotion 2003
Resistance 2005
Transition in Tradition (En hommage á Sidney Bechet) 2009
Europa 2011
House of Legends 2012
Back in the Day 2013
Song (The Ballad Book) 2015
Black Notes From the Deep 2017
Spirituality 2022

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Courtney Pine play?

Courtney Pine is known for playing saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet and voice.

When and where was Courtney Pine born?

Courtney Pine was born 18 March 1964 in London.

What are Courtney Pine's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Journey to the Urge Within (1986), Angel Heart (1987), Destiny's Song & The Image of Pursuance (1988), The Vision's Tale (1989) and Closer to Home (1990).

External links

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