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Denys Baptiste
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Denys Baptiste

Genre: Jazz, Progressive Jazz, Mainstream Jazz, Modern Creative
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Biography

Born on 14 September 1969 in London, England, the gifted tenor saxophonist Baptiste first turned toward jazz upon encountering his father’s record collection. He trained at London’s Guildhall of Music. Lasting influences on his work encompass John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins, mirrored even in his choice of beard, while traces of Wayne Shorter sometimes surface in his phrasing. From his London base he has performed alongside fellow local players including Gary Crosby’s Nu Troop, Julian Joseph, Bheki Mseleku, Jason Rebello and drummer Caroline Taylor. His initial recording as leader appeared in 1999. By steadily shaping a personal musical identity, Baptiste shows every sign of emerging as a notable figure on the UK jazz scene. The excellent Let Freedom Ring! From took shape as a self-composed suite drawn from the speeches of Martin Luther King.

Top Songs

  1. The Late TraneAfter the RainThe Late Trane · 2017The Late Trane7:51
  2. The Late TraneDusk DawnThe Late Trane · 2017The Late Trane5:45
  3. The Late TraneTransitionThe Late Trane · 2017The Late Trane8:40
  4. The Late TraneDear LordThe Late Trane · 2017The Late Trane2:55
  5. The Late TraneVigilThe Late Trane · 2017The Late Trane8:56
  6. The Late TranePeace on EarthThe Late Trane · 2017The Late Trane5:51
  7. The Late TraneAscentThe Late Trane · 2017The Late Trane6:16
  8. The Late TraneLiving SpaceThe Late Trane · 2017The Late Trane6:33
  9. Be Where You AreBe Where You AreBe Where You Are · 2004Be Where You Are4:41
  10. The Late TraneAstral TraneThe Late Trane · 2017The Late Trane4:45
  11. The Late TraneNeptuneThe Late Trane · 2017The Late Trane3:08
  12. Be Where You AreParallaxBe Where You Are · 2004Be Where You Are5:50
  13. Be Where You AreShades Of GreenBe Where You Are · 2004Be Where You Are5:52
  14. Be Where You AreMy IdealBe Where You Are · 2004Be Where You Are5:25
  15. Be Where You AreNaimaBe Where You Are · 2004Be Where You Are5:38
  16. Be Where You AreHall Of MirrorsBe Where You Are · 2004Be Where You Are8:20
  17. Be Where You AreState Of FluxBe Where You Are · 2004Be Where You Are7:19
  18. Be Where You AreOf StarsBe Where You Are · 2004Be Where You Are5:49
  19. Be Where You AreHave A Talk With GodBe Where You Are · 2004Be Where You Are5:13
  20. Be Where You AreRollinstoneBe Where You Are · 2004Be Where You Are4:53

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