Jeremy Udden
Pastoral Folk-Jazz Pioneer
Jeremy Udden crafts a unique synthesis of melodic jazz, rustic folk, and Americana, moving beyond traditional boundaries with a pensive, lyrical saxophone voice.
About
Jeremy Udden is a Brooklyn-based saxophonist and composer known for his project Plainville, which fuses jazz with folk and rock. A New England Conservatory graduate, he has collaborated with the Either/Orchestra and Steve Lacy. His work is celebrated for its lyrical simplicity and unique stylistic synthesis.
Music Style
Udden’s approach emphasizes melodic clarity and ensemble texture over technical display, often drawing on country and indie-rock. His tone is frequently compared to Lee Konitz for its airy, thoughtful quality.
Background
- Hometown
- Plainville, Massachusetts
- Education
- New England Conservatory of Music
- Instruments
- saxophone (alto), saxophone (soprano), saxophone (tenor)
- Active
- Late 1990s-present
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If you like Steve Lacy, Lee Konitz — you'll love this artist