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Courtney Pine and his Band

Biography:

No one better embodies the dramatic transformation in the British Jazz scene over the past twenty years than Courtney Pine. The saxophonist heads a new generation of exciting and innovative musicians who have chosen to turn their talents to the demanding requirements of jazz music, in all its shapes and forms. His new album 'Transition in Tradition' - hailed by critics and press as 'his best album since his 1986 debut' (Observer Music Monthly), 'top of his form' (The Independent) and 'Pine is superb' (The Guardian) - not only pays tribute to the first great saxophone star Sidney Bechet, but also marks several new forays into sound for the groundbreaking Jazz Warrior. The music was composed and evolved through a series of shows in the UK during 2007 before Pine brought his band into the studio to document and capture the energy, support and encouragement that only a live audience can give. Born 18 March 1964 in London Courtney Pine is primarily known for his saxophone playing. However the multi-instrumentalist who studied the clarinet at school also excels in playing the flute and keyboards. His recent music has attempted to integrate modern British music like drum and bass and UK garage with contemporary jazz styles. He runs his own band and integrates many contemporary musicians in his performances. He also presents 'Jazz Crusade' on BBC Radio 2, the seventh series being broadcast during spring 2007. Pine was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2000 and Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2009 New Year Honours for services to jazz music. He was also awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Westminster in 2004.

Discography:

1986 Journey to the Urge Within - Antilles
1987 Destiny's Song + the Image of Pursuance - Antilles
1989 The Vision's Tale - Antilles
1990 Within the Realms of Our Dream - Antilles
1992 To the Eyes of Creation - Fourth & Broad
1992 Closer to Home - Antilles
1995 Eyes of Creation - Island
1995 Modern Day Jazz Stories - Polygram
1997 Underground - Polygram
1998 Another Story - Talkin' Loud
2000 Back in the Day - Universal Jazz
2004 Devotion - Telarc
2005 Resistance - V2
2008 Afropeans - Destin-E
2009 Transition in Tradition - Destin-E

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