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Chris Speed

Born: Jan 1, 1967 in Seattle, WA

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Styles: Modern Creative, Avant-Garde Jazz, Free Jazz, Folk-Jazz, Free Improvisation, World Fusion

Biography: Like a number of emerging musicians on the New York creative jazz scene during the 1990s, clarinetist and tenor saxophonist Chris Speed grew up in the Seattle area. Speed was first introduced to classical music and played the piano and clarinet before becoming interested in improvisation and the tenor ...Read full biography

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Emit

Released: 2000

Label: Songlines Recordings

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Given the long-standing musical affiliation between the members of Chris Speed's excellent Yeah No Quartet, it's no surprise that their debut recording came out of the corner full throttle. Over the course ...Read full review

Swell Henry

Released: 2004

Label: Squealer

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There goes Chris Speed again, hogging the spotlight and never giving his bandmates any opportunities to shine. The preceding remark is intended as a joke. In actuality, Speed might be one of the least ...Read full review

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