- Born
- 17 May 1951
New York City - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- Tzadik Records, Windham Hill Records, Knitting Factory Records, AUM Fidelity
- Discography
- 10 albums
Biography
Roy Nathanson is a jazz musician who plays saxophone and voice. Roy Nathanson was born on 17 May 1951 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz and post-bop. Record labels: Tzadik Records, Windham Hill Records, Knitting Factory Records and AUM Fidelity. The discography here lists 10 albums, from “Broken Night Red Light” (1987) to “82 Days” (2023).
Roy Jay Nathanson (born May 17, 1951) is an American saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and teacher. He became the leader and principal composer of the Jazz Passengers, a six piece group that he founded with Curtis Fowlkes in 1987. They have toured Europe many times and played at major festivals in Finland, Germany, Italy, France and Switzerland, as well as the J.V.C. Festival in New York, the Du Maurier Festival in Canada and toured throughout the United States and Canada. The band has recorded eight albums since their debut release.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Roy Nathanson is credited as a sideman
Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Roy Nathanson play?
Roy Nathanson is known for playing saxophone and voice.
When and where was Roy Nathanson born?
Roy Nathanson was born 17 May 1951 in New York City.
What are Roy Nathanson's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Broken Night Red Light (1987), Deranged & Decomposed (1988), The Coming Great Millenium... (1992), Lobster and Friend (1993) and Camp Stories: Music From the Motion Picture (1996).
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