"Saxophonist Nicole Glover possesses a singular voice on her instrument, and has emerged as one of the most exciting musicians of her generation. Her sound is marked by clarity, strength and sincerity. These qualities have placed her not only among the great tenor sax players, but also in the lineage of masterful bandleaders. She has performed with Christian McBride as a core member of his band Ursa Major, Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Dee Dee Bridgewater and the all-star ensemble ARTEMIS."
"Set List: "The Fox" (Kenny Dorham), from the album Plays, feat. Nicole Glover, tenor saxophone; Tyrone Allen, bass; Kayvon Gordon, drums; Steve Nelson, vibraphone "Strange Lands" (Nicole Glover, Daniel Duke), from the album Strange Lands, feat. Nicole Glover, tenor saxophone; Daniel Duke, bass; Nic Cacioppo, drums "Twilight Zone" (Glover, Duke), from the album Strange Lands, feat. Nicole Glover, tenor saxophone; Daniel Duke, bass; Nic Cacioppo, drums "No. 2" (Lawrence Williams),"
Nicole Glover plays tenor saxophone with a singular voice defined by clarity, strength and sincerity. Her tone and leadership place her among notable tenor players and within a lineage of masterful bandleaders. She has performed with Christian McBride as a core Ursa Major member, with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, with Dee Dee Bridgewater, and with the all-star ensemble ARTEMIS. Her career has been shaped by challenges, detours and an unwavering drive to make a life in music. Glover reflects on trials and triumphs that defined her journey and on becoming the hero of her own story. A representative set list highlights her recordings and collaborators.
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