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Saxophonists · b. 1964

Ken Vandermark

American jazz composer, saxophonist, and clarinetist

Born: 22 September 1964
Warwick
Country: United States
Discography: 2 albums

Biography

Ken Vandermark is a jazz musician who plays saxophone. Ken Vandermark was born on 22 September 1964 in Warwick. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 2 albums, from “Fox Fire” (2009) to “Duol” (2018). Honours include MacArthur Fellows Program.

Ken Vandermark (born September 22, 1964) is an American composer and reedist. A fixture on the Chicago-area music scene since the 1990s, Vandermark has earned wide critical praise for his playing and his multilayered compositions, which typically balance intricate orchestration with passionate improvisation. He has led or been a member of many groups, has collaborated with many other musicians, and was awarded a 1999 MacArthur Fellowship. He plays tenor saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet, and baritone saxophone. He was also a member of NRG Ensemble.

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