About John Butcher
British saxophonist John Butcher was born in Brighton, and currently resides in London. He is most famous for his free improvisations, especially his solo performances, which involve the use of extended techniques such as multiphonics. He has also written pieces for Chris Burn's Ensemble, Polwechsel, and the Rova Saxophone Quartet. He began playing saxophone while studying physics at Surrey University, gaining an enthusiasm for jazz through hearing music such as John Surman, Stan Tracey and Louis Moholo, and working in jazz groups of his own.
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Humours and Vapours
Uncommon Currency
Notelet
Close To Reason
Wisp & Whisk
Buccinator's Outing
A Leap in the Light
Floating Cult
Calls from a Rusty Cage
Wind Piece
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