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George Braith
12+ albums
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George Braith (born George Braithwaite on June 27, 1939) is an American jazz saxophonist from New York. Braith is known for playing multiple horns at once, a technique pioneered by Roland Kirk. Braith is credited with the invention of the Braithophone, two different horns (straight alto and soprano) mended together by extensions, valves and connections. George Braith, a legend in the field of modern progressive jazz, commands an uncanny and absolutely phenomenal knowledge and use of harmonics, rarely evidenced in modern jazz music today. As described by Chris Kelsey, in Jazz Times, his Braithophone chops are developed, and his lines are long, and graceful. His tenor work is lithe, melodic and unpredictable in the best sense. Braith's playing is a study in wisdom and authenticity. George Braith is an inventor who has created the Braithophone, an instrument that blends two saxophones (soprano and alto) and Boptronics which is "the conjunction of improvisational jazz and the use of electronic virtual instruments." George Braith is a Blue Note artist and when you hear his Blue Note releases you will be struck by the originality of his approach. New York born and bred, he made three albums for Blue Note from 1963 - 1964. He also recorded as a sideman with organist Big John Patton and led dates for Prestige later in the decade. Currently, George Braith has released a series of CD's through his label, Excellence Records, many of which are available through cdbaby.com. Geo
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Extension
The Complete Blue Note Sessions
The Complete George Braith Blue Note Sessions (The Rudy Van Gelder Edition)
Soul Stream
Two Souls in One
The Complete George Braith Blue Note Sessions (Remastered / Rudy Van Gelder Edition)
Musart
George Braith & Friends
Laughing Soul
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Retrospective
Bop Rock Blues
Bip Bop Bam