Saxophonists · b. 1951
Elliott Sharp
American musician
- Born
- 1 March 1951
Cleveland - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- SST Records
- Discography
- 89 albums
Biography
Elliott Sharp is a jazz musician who plays saxophone and bass clarinet. Elliott Sharp was born on 1 March 1951 in Cleveland. The music is usually filed under contemporary classical music. Record labels: SST Records. The discography here lists 89 albums, from “Nots” (1982) to “Wrench In The Works” (2026). Honours include Guggenheim Fellowship (2014) and Berlin Prize (2015).
Elliott Daniel Sharp (born March 1, 1951) is an American contemporary classical composer, multi-instrumentalist, performer, author, and visual artist. A central figure in the avant-garde and experimental music scene in New York City since the late 1970s, Sharp has released over eighty-five recordings ranging from contemporary classical, avant-garde, free improvisation, jazz, experimental, and orchestral music to noise, no wave, and electronic music. He pioneered the use of personal computers in live performance with his Virtual Stance project of the 1980s. He has used algorithms and fibonacci numbers in experimental composition since the 1970s, and has cited literature as an inspiration for his music and often favors improvisation. He is an inveterate performer, playing mainly guitar, saxophone and bass clarinet.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Elliott Sharp is credited as a sideman
Awards
- 2014 Guggenheim Fellowship
- 2015 Berlin Prize
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Elliott Sharp play?
Elliott Sharp is known for playing saxophone and bass clarinet.
When and where was Elliott Sharp born?
Elliott Sharp was born 1 March 1951 in Cleveland.
What are Elliott Sharp's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Nots (1982), (T)here (1983), Carbon (1984), Fractal (1986) and Virtual Stance (1986).
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