Teo Macero
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Saxophonists · 1925–2008

Teo Macero

American jazz saxophonist, composer, and record producer (1925–2008)

Born
30 October 1925
Glens Falls
Died
19 February 2008
Riverhead
Country
United States
Active
1953–
Record labels
Columbia Records
Discography
7 albums

Biography

Teo Macero was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Teo Macero was born on 30 October 1925 in Glens Falls and died on 19 February 2008 in Riverhead. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Columbia Records. The discography here lists 7 albums, from “Explorations” (1954) to “Impressions of Miles Davis” (2001). Honours include Guggenheim Fellowship (1957).

Attilio Joseph "Teo" Macero (October 30, 1925 – February 19, 2008) was an American jazz record producer, saxophonist, and composer. He was a producer at Columbia Records for twenty years. Macero produced Miles Davis' Bitches Brew and Dave Brubeck's Time Out, two of the best-selling and most influential jazz albums of all time. Macero was known for his innovative use of editing and tape manipulation unprecedented in jazz and proving influential on subsequent fusion, experimental rock, electronica, post-punk, no wave, and acid jazz.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Explorations 1954
Teo 1957
Betrayal 1977
Virus (Original Soundtrack) = 復活の日 1980
Fusion 1984
Acoustical Suspension 1985
Impressions of Miles Davis 2001

Also plays on

Albums where Teo Macero is credited as a sideman

1957 ’Round About Midnight — Miles Davis arranger
1960 Blues in Orbit — Duke Ellington liner notes
1963 Seven Steps to Heaven — Miles Davis producer
1966 Time In — Dave Brubeck producer
1967 Sorcerer — Miles Davis producer
1968 Miles in the Sky — Miles Davis producer
1969 In a Silent Way — Miles Davis producer
1971 Summit Sessions — Dave Brubeck producer
1974 Get Up With It — Miles Davis producer
1974 Big Fun — Miles Davis producer
1983 Star People — Miles Davis producer

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Teo Macero play?

Teo Macero is known for playing saxophone.

When and where was Teo Macero born?

Teo Macero was born 30 October 1925 in Glens Falls.

What are Teo Macero's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Explorations (1954), Teo (1957), Betrayal (1977), Virus (Original Soundtrack) = 復活の日 (1980) and Fusion (1984).

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