Grant Stewart

Grant Stewart

Tenor Titan

A modern master of the tenor saxophone, Grant Stewart brings a powerful swing and deep understanding of the jazz tradition to every performance. His soulful sound and improvisational prowess make him a captivating artist for fans of classic bebop and hard bop.

Hard BopMainstream JazzPost-Bop

About

Grant Stewart is a Canadian-born tenor saxophonist known for his hard-swinging, bebop-influenced style. He moved to New York City in the early 1990s, quickly establishing himself in the vibrant jazz scene. Stewart has since become a respected figure in mainstream jazz, releasing numerous albums as a leader and performing with many prominent musicians.

Music Style

Stewart's style is firmly in the lineage of hard bop and mainstream jazz, characterized by a big, warm tone, melodic improvisation, and a strong rhythmic drive, reminiscent of sax legends.

Background

Hometown
New York City, USA
Education
The New School
Instruments
saxophone (tenor)
Active
1990s-present

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If you like Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon, or Eric Alexander — you'll love this artist

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Notable Collaborations

Brad MehldauLouis HayesPeter WashingtonJoe MagnarelliBill CharlapEric AlexanderHarry AllenSteve DavisDavid HazeltineCecil Payne
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Upcoming Events

Grant Stewart's next NYC show is Thursday, September 10 at Jazzcultural.

Past Events

Grant Stewart Quintet

Jazzcultural

saxophone (tenor) • Headliner

Jun 5

Grant Stewart Quartet

Jazzcultural

saxophone (tenor) • Headliner

Jun 5

Grant Stewart Quartet

Jazzcultural

saxophone (tenor) • Headliner

Jun 4

Grant Stewart Quintet

Jazzcultural

saxophone (tenor) • Headliner

Jun 4
May 15

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