Ingrid Laubrock

Ingrid Laubrock

Avant-Garde Saxophonist

Ingrid Laubrock is a groundbreaking saxophonist and composer who pushes the boundaries of contemporary jazz and improvised music with her innovative compositions and fearless improvisational style.

Avant-garde JazzFree ImprovisationContemporary JazzExperimental

About

Born in Germany and based in New York City, Ingrid Laubrock is a critically acclaimed saxophonist and composer. She is celebrated for her distinctive voice on both tenor and soprano saxophones, leading various innovative ensembles and contributing significantly to the experimental music scene.

Music Style

Her music skillfully blends intricate compositional structures with spontaneous improvisation, often exploring abstract textures, extended techniques, and a bold approach to form, resulting in a unique and compelling sound world.

Background

Hometown
Stadtlohn, Germany
Education
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Instruments
saxophone (tenor), saxophone (soprano)
Active
1990s-present

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If you like trailblazing artists who expand the frontiers of improvised music and creative composition, you'll love Ingrid Laubrock.

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Notable Collaborations

Tom RaineyMary HalvorsonKris DavisTyshawn SoreyAnthony Braxton
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