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Marty Ehrlich (born May 31, 1955) is a multi-instrumentalist (saxophones, clarinets, flutes) and is considered one of the leading figures in experimental or avant-garde jazz. Though born in St. Paul Minnesota, the portion of Marty's youth spent in St. Louis, Missouri, was particularly important. As a high school student at University City High School in St. Louis, the teenager came into contact with the influential Black Artists' Group (BAG, 1968-72) which was modelled after the AACM in Chicago. Later, during formal studies at the New England Conservatory, Ehrlich developed a particularly close relationship with pianist Jaki Byard. It was here...

Alto Saxophone – Andy Laster Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet – Robert DeBellis Baritone Saxophone – Howard Johnson (3) (tracks: 1, 2, 6) Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet – Lisa Parrott (tracks: 3 to 5) Bass – Brad Jones (tracks: 1, 2, 4.1 to 4.7, 6), Drew Gress (tracks: 3 to 5) Clarinet, Bass Clarinet – Marty Ehrlich (tracks: 4.1 to 4.7) Composed By, Conductor – Marty Ehrlich Drums – Eric McPherson (tracks: 1, 2, 4.1 to 4.7, 6), Matt Wilson (tracks: 3 to 5) French Horn – John Clark (2) (tracks: 3 to 5) Guitar, Slide Guitar – Jerome Harris...

I was born in Paris in November 1950. Studies of classical piano from the age of 5 years. Beethoven, Bach, the Beatles, Bob Dylan and Miles Davis have shaped my musical education. In 1970 I'm part of the nebula "Gong" and I struck up a friendship with Didier Malherbe, after a trip to Morocco in 1972 when I discovered Africa through the Gnawa music, my decision is to become a musician ... I play first with Alan Jack Civilization then with CRIUM Delirium in 1973 in order to offer me my first instrument (piano fender) I sell my cottage provencal....