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An underground free jazz artist.
A versatile player, Marty Ehrlich has led stimulating sessions and has been a valuable sideman in several different situations. He first recorded with the Human Arts Ensemble in 1972, Ehrlich studied at the New England Conservatory of Music and in 1978 he moved to New York. Since then, he has worked with many top musicians, including Muhal Richard Abrams, Anthony Braxton, Julius Hemphill, and Bobby Bradford (where he fills in for the late John Carter). Ehrlich has also duetted with Anthony Cox, led his Dark Woods Ensemble, and recorded as a leader for Cecma, Sound Aspects, Muse, New World, and most often Enja. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
Marty Ehrlich plays avant-garde and free jazz, blending traditional reed instrumentation with contemporary chamber jazz compositions.
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He began his musical career in St. Louis, Missouri, before relocating to New York City to become a central figure in the creative improvised music scene.