Tag Archives: John Purcell

Probably the to begin several saxophone-only ensembles who proliferated in jazz after 1975, the WSQ is obviously probably the most commercially (and, probably, the most artistically) successful. Needless to say, commercial success is normally a relative part of jazz, particularly when one is talking about an avant-garde group. But unlike …

Though he hasn’t recorded yet like a leader, multi-instrumentalist John Purcell has won compliment and reputation for his performing on several classes, especially his use Jack DeJohnette’s Special Release. He’s a fantastic soprano player, in addition to a highly effective soloist on other reeds and flute. Purcell could be noticed …