| Sean Bergin | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Born | 29 June 1948 Durban, South Africa |
| Genres | Avant-garde jazz |
| Occupations | Musician, composer, educator, bandleader |
| Instruments | Saxophone, Flute |
| Years active | 1970s |
| Labels | Nimbus Records, Data Records, BV Haast |
| Website | Sean Bergin.nl |
Sean Bergin is an avant-garde jazz saxophonist and flautist originally from South Africa[1]
Bergin was born in Durban on June 29, 1948. He is saxophonist, flautist, composer, educator and bandleader.
In his youth Bergin was influenced by the rich South African jazz and during apartheid played illegally with black musicians. He is one of the expatriates of South African jazz to find success elsewhere. Since 1976 he lives in Amsterdam. In addition to his M.O.B. project, Bergin is also active in Trio San Francisco (a saxophone-trio with Tobias Delius and Daniele D’Agaro), the Bug Band (with Paul Stocker), and in several Tristan Honsinger-formations. He worked with Mal Waldron, J.C. Tans and the Rockets and also with Louis Moholo, Boi Akih and Miriam Makeba.
He won the VPRO/Boy Edgar Award in 2000.[2]