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Saxophonists · b. 1952

Joe Lovano

American jazz flautist, saxophonist, clarinettist

Born: 29 December 1952
Cleveland
Country: United States
Record labels: Black Saint
Discography: 36 albums

Biography

Joe Lovano is a jazz musician who plays saxophone, tenor saxophone and clavinet. Joe Lovano was born on 29 December 1952 in Cleveland. The music is usually filed under jazz and post-bop. Record labels: Black Saint. The discography here lists 36 albums, from “Solid Steps” (1986) to “Paramount Quartet” (2026).

Joseph Salvatore Lovano (born December 29, 1952) is an American jazz multi-instrumentalist. Though best known as a tenor saxophonist, Lovano has also recorded on alto clarinet, flute and drums, amongst other instruments. He has earned a Grammy Award and several mentions in Down Beat magazine's critics' & readers' polls. His wife is singer Judi Silvano, with whom he records and performs. Lovano was a longtime member of the late drummer Paul Motian's trio alongside guitarist Bill Frisell.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Solid Steps 1986

Landmarks 1991

Sounds of Joy 1991

From the Soul 1992

Kurdish Dance 1992

Universal Language 1993

Tenor Legacy 1994

Quartets: Live at the Village Vanguard 1995 · Live

Rush Hour 1995

Celebrating Sinatra 1996

Tenor Time 1997

Flying Colors 1998

Trio Fascination, Edition One 1998

Friendly Fire 1999

52nd Street Themes 2000

Flights of Fancy: Trio Fascination, Edition Two 2001

Viva Caruso 2002

I'm All for You 2004

Joyous Encounter 2005

Streams of Expression 2006

Kids: Live at Dizzy’s Club Coca‐Cola 2007 · Live

Latest Outlook 2007

Seraphic Light 2008

Symphonica 2008

Mostly Coltrane 2009

Stolas: Book of Angels, Volume 12 2009

Wild Beauty 2013

Sound Prints: Live at Monterey Jazz Festival 2015 · Live

Scandal 2018

Trio Tapestry 2019

Arctic Riff 2020

Other Worlds 2021

Our Daily Bread 2023

Trio Tapestry 2023

Homage 2025

Paramount Quartet 2026 · ECM Records

Analysed solos by Joe Lovano

Body and Soultenor saxophone · 61 BPM · Db-maj · 1991-12-29
Body and Soultenor saxophone · 60 BPM · Db-maj · 1991-12-29
Central Park Westtenor saxophone · 63 BPM · B-maj · 1991-12-29
Worksoprano saxophone · 209 BPM · G-min · 1991-12-29
Con Almatenor saxophone · 125 BPM · C-maj · 1993
I Can't Get StartedC-melody saxophone · 107 BPM · C-maj · 1994-03-12
Little Willie Leaps intenor saxophone · 304 BPM · F-maj · 1994-03-12
Lonnie's Lamenttenor saxophone · 201 BPM · C-min · 1994-03-12

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Joe Lovano play?

Joe Lovano is known for playing saxophone, tenor saxophone and clavinet.

When and where was Joe Lovano born?

Joe Lovano was born 29 December 1952 in Cleveland.

What are Joe Lovano's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Paramount Quartet (2026), Solid Steps (1986), Landmarks (1991), Sounds of Joy (1991) and From the Soul (1992).

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