Anna Webber

Anna Webber

Avant-Garde Innovator

A compelling saxophonist and composer, Anna Webber pushes the boundaries of contemporary jazz, blending intricate structures with vibrant improvisation for a truly unique listening experience.

Avant-Garde JazzExperimental JazzContemporary ClassicalNew Music

About

Anna Webber is a Canadian-born, Brooklyn-based saxophonist, flutist, and composer known for her distinctive work that bridges avant-garde jazz, contemporary classical, and experimental music. She leads several acclaimed ensembles and has garnered significant recognition for her groundbreaking compositions and performances.

Music Style

Her music features highly complex, often rhythmic, compositions that fuse extended instrumental techniques with moments of searing improvisation and layered textural soundscapes.

Background

Hometown
British Columbia, Canada
Education
McGill University, Manhattan School of Music
Instruments
saxophone (tenor), saxophone (soprano), flute
Active
2010-present

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Notable Collaborations

Angela MorrisMatt MitchellJohn HollenbeckKris Davis
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