John Maurice Restrepo
Versatile Saxophonist
Multi-instrumentalist saxophonist blending jazz, Latin-jazz, and afro-beat across NYC and Long Island stages.
About
John Maurice Restrepo is a prolific saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist from Brentwood, New York, renowned for his versatility across soprano, alto, tenor saxophones, flute, and clarinet. He leads the John Maurice Restrepo Quartet and Trios, the JazzCumbia Project, and has collaborated with notable acts including Public Enemy, Blitz the Ambassador, and the Welfare Poets. A graduate of New York University and City College of New York (B.F.A 2020), he performs regularly across Long Island, NYC, and the tri-state area.
Music Style
Restrepo fits all genres from jazz and hip-hop to Latin-jazz and afro-beat, as well as pit and orchestral work. His approach emphasizes versatility and genre-blending, leading dynamic ensembles across multiple venues.
Background
- Hometown
- Brentwood, New York
- Education
- New York University, City College of New York
- Instruments
- saxophone (soprano), saxophone (alto), saxophone (tenor), saxophone (baritone), flute, clarinet
- Active
- 2010s-present
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