| John Escreet | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Born | 18 August 1984 |
| Origin | Doncaster, England |
| Occupations | Pianist |
| Years active | 2000s–present |
| Website | http://www.johnescreet.com |
John Escreet (born 18 August 1984, Doncaster, England) is an English jazz pianist, currently residing in Brooklyn, New York.
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Escreet moving to New York in 2006. In 2008 he graduated from the Master’s Program at Manhattan School of Music, where he studied piano with Kenny Barron and Jason Moran.[1]
In September 2008 he released a well-received[1][2] album "Consequences" with a band featuring David Binney (alto saxophone), Ambrose Akinmusire (trumpet), Matt Brewer (double bass) and Tyshawn Sorey (drums).[3] He has also worked in Binney's other musical projects.[4]
Escreet is also a member of "The Story", a collaborative group including Lars Dietrich (alto saxophone), Samir Zarif (tenor saxophone), Zack Lober (bass) and Greg Ritchie (drums).
Other musicians with whom Escreet has played include Wayne Krantz, Ari Hoenig, Adam Rogers, Chris Potter, Seamus Blake, Logan Richardson, Ben van Gelder, Marcus Gilmore, Dan Weiss.
| Year | Artist | Title | Genre | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | John Escreet | Consequences | Jazz | Posi-Tone |
| 2010 | John Escreet | Don't Fight The Inevitable | Jazz | Mythology Records |
| 2011 | John Escreet | The Age We Live In | Jazz | Mythology Records |
| Year | Artist | Title | Genre | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Story | The Story | Jazz | Story Records |
| 2009 | Lars Dietrich | Breek De Grond | Jazz | Story Records |
| 2009 | David Binney & Alan Ferber | In The Paint | Jazz | Posi-Tone |