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A list of musicians living and performing in the Bay Area. Select an artist's name for details.

NameDescription
Bruce AckleySaxophonist, composer, Rova member, band leader
Steve AdamsSaxophonist, composer, Rova member, band leader
Ashley Adamsbass
Carol AlbanFlutist and Composer
Liz AllbeeTrumpet
Josh AllenSaxophones
Scott Amendoladrums, percussion, composer, band leader
Vijay Andersondrums
Kristian AspelinGuitarist
Kattt Atchleycomposes, sings, plays keyboard, reads text & combines
AuroraVoice (aka Aurora Rising, Aurora Josephson)
Tin/BagBi-coastal duo of California trumpeter Kris Tiner and New York guitarist Mike Baggetta deals with a music that is spare, ethereal, and highly exploratory, "clearly cut from cloth that hasn't been designed yet..." (–Improvijazzation Nation).
Jen BakerTrombone, Didgeridoo, Voice
Aaron BennettWinds
Tom BickleyRecorder, Vocals, Electronics
Miko BiffleGuitarist, composer
John BischoffComputer and Electronic Music
Blevin BlectumElectronics
Jorge Boehringercomposer, sound artist
Myles BoisenGuitarist, composer, band leader
C. J. Reaven Borosque noise pedals, turntables, guitar,misc. electronics
Bob Boster/Mr. MeridiesElectronics
BrassiosaurusToyoji Tomita, Ron Heglin, Tom Djll
Admiral Ted BrinkleyAdmiral Ted Brinkley (semi-ret.) directs the Verrugoso Vista Junior Junior College Grads of '77
Christopher Brownbass
Chris Brownelectronics and piano
Kyle BruckmannOboe, English horn, analog electronics
Jon Brumitdrums, electronics, reconfigured salvage
Laurie Buenafe Krsmanovic vox juke uke
Chris BurnsComposer
Alex CandelariaSan Francisco based guitarist/composer
Doug CarrollElectric violin, cello
Amar Chaudharycomposer and performer specializing in contemporary and electronic music
Susan Chen TrioSusan Chen, piano; Mark Kennedy, bass; Tom Hassett, drums
Jarrett ChernerPianist, Composer, and Educator
Merlin Colemancomposer, writer, performer and recording artist
C.O.M.A.California Outside Music Associates
Cory CombsCory Combs Trio
Graham ConnahPiano
Michael CookeComposer, multi-reeds : flute, saxes, bass clarinet, and bassoon
India CookeViolin
George Cremaschicontrabass, analog electronics, composition
Patrick Cresssaxophonist and composer
Eli CrewsBass, guitar, recording engineer
Bill Crossmanpianist, composer, and educator
Beth CusterClarinetist, composer, performer, and teacher
André CustodioDrummer | Educator | Improviser
Matt DavignonDrum Machine, electronics
Solidad Decostaspoken word artist, author, performer, pianist and composer
Danielle DeGruttolaCello, Electric Cello, Composer
Ernesto Diaz-Infanteguitarist, composer and improviser
Thomas Dimuziocomposer, musician, mastering engineer and label proprietor
Tom DjllTrumpet, electronics, composer, writer
Smith Dobson VDrummer, vibraphonist, composer, bandleader
Doctor Bobsonic snake oils for these dark & stormy times
Jack Curtis Dubowskycomposer
Industrial Jazz GroupLA-based large ensemble led by composer/pianist Andrew Durkin
Jack Duvalimprovising drummer
Lisle Ellisbassist/composer/improvisor
Dina EmersonVoice
Marco Eneidimusician/alto saxophonist
Cenk ErgünComposer, Laptop Performer
Philip Everett Drums
Thea FarhadianInterdisciplinary artist and performer
John Finkbeinerguitar
Tara Flandreauviolinist/violist/composer/improviser /educator
Christopher FleegerComputer
Stephen Flinndrummer, percussionist
Forward EnergyJim Ryan, Adam Lane, Damon Smith, Peter Valsamis, Danielle DeGruttola
Fred FrithGuitarist, Composer
Eddie Galetrumpet
Philip GelbShakuhachi
Ghost In The HouseA soundtrack for the subconscious
Jordan GlennDrums
Michael Gold QuartetMichael Gold, saxophone; Paul Mindrup, piano, Matt Montgomery, bass; Sean Nelson, drums
Ben Goldbergclarinet
Good for CowsDevin Hoff, bass; Ches Smith, drums.
Matthew Goodheartpiano
Greg Goodmanimprovising pianist
Lance GrabmillerElectronic and Electroacoustic music
Phillip GreenliefWoodwinds, Composer
Scot Gresham-Lancaster Composer, Instrument Designer, Computer Musician
Morgan GubermanContrabass, Electric Bass, Voice, Composition
Sameer GuptaDRUMSET, TABLA, PERCUSSION : jazz, world, avant-garde
Ross Hammondguitarist
The Ni ProjectImprovisations for Guitar & Tabla with overtones of Indian Classical Music
Ron HeglinTrombone, tuba, voice
Herb Heinzguitarist, electronicist, vocalist, producer, composer, improvisor
Jacob Felix Heuledrums, saxophone and electronics
Lars HiddeComposer, Remixer, Performer, Producer/Engineer
Shoko HikageKoto
Devin HoffBass
Nora HoffmannComposer, Violinist
Jason Hoopesbassist, improviser
Bill HorvitzGuitarist, composer
Bill Horvitz BandBill Horvitz, guitar; Steve Adams, reeds; Joe Sabella, drums
Matt IngallsClarinet, Computer Music
John IngleSaxophonist/composer/improviser
Carrie Jahdedrums
Jettison SlinkyGraham Connah, Ben Goldberg, Marty Wehner, Rob Sudduth, Jewlia Eisenberg, Nancy Clarke, Lee Alexander, Smith Dobson Jr
Darren JohnstonTrumpet
Lewis Jordanalto saxophone, poetry
Dan Josephcomposer/performer/multi-instrumentalist
Henry KaiserGuitarist, improviser
Kaolithic MusicClayton Bailey, Bob Bassara, Linda Elvira Piedra, Jon Raskin
Carla KihlstedtViolinist
Richard Inkyu KimViola/Violin
Alexander KortCello
Henry Kuntztenor saxophone, musette, wood flutes, etc.
Matt LebofskyKeyboards, electric bass, guitar, Warr guitar, drums
John Leewebmaster for bayimproviser.com
Dohee Leeimprovising Korean percussionist, dancer, vocalist
The Left Coast Improv GroupDoug Carroll, Ron Heglin, Jeff Hobbs, Scott R. Looney, Bob Marsh, Tom Nunn, Jim Ryan, Karen Stackpole
David Leikam a.k.a. BugSense Artist, a . v . t . s . t . ( audio . visual . taste . smell . touch . ) who primarily creates his Art in the audio and visual fields respectively but not solely ...
Ike LevinReeds
Jacob LindsayClarinets
Ezra Lippdrums, percussion
Hugh LivingstonCello
Sarah Lockhartcurator and video artist, drums
Scott R. Looneypiano, hyperpiano, electronics
Jessica LoosArtist and poet
The Lost TrioPhillip Greenlief, saxophones; Dan Seamans, bass; Tom Hassett, drums
Alicia ManganSaxophones
Bob MarshComposer, Multi-Instrumentalist
Miya Masaokakoto
Silvia MatheusComputer music composer
Marianne Tomita McDonaldHarp, Didjeridu
Ava MendozaGuitarist, composer, improviser
Lucio Menegonguitarist, composer, collaborator, sonic artist
Lisa Mezzacappadouble bassist, improviser, composer
David MichalakFilmmaker/Soundtracks/Lap steel guitar
Mills College Didjeridu EnsembleNon-Traditional Applications of the Digjeridu
Kristin MiltnerComputer Music, Composition, Voice, Electronics, Video, Installation and Sound Art
Miss HenryMiss Henry, voice; Alex Candelaria, guitar; Calder Spaniel, saxophone; Michael Blustein, piano; Leo Boumeister, piano; Todd Sickafoose, bass; Tom Lyne, bass; Scott Amendola, drums; Eric Crystal, tenor sax
Mo’FoneLarry de la Cruz, saxophone; Jim Peterson, saxophone; Jeremy Steinkoler, drums
Polly MollerFlutist, bass flutist, spoken words, performance artist
Lisa MoskowSarod
Shaun NaidooComposer, Pianist
Amy X Neuburgcomposer/performer, voice and electronics, chamber works, live looping
Bill Noertkerbassist/composer/educator
Kjell Nordesonpercussion
Aaron Novikcomposer, clarinetist, bandleader
Tom NunnOriginal Instruments
Peter Nyboeraudio and video artist and programmer
Oakland AirKyle Bruckmann, Jacob Lindsay, Aurora Josephson
Larry OchsSaxophonist, composer, Rova member, band leader
Suki O'Kanemallet percussionist, media ecologist, composer, sound designer and public artist
OpeyeHenry Kuntz, Brian Godchaux, John Kuntz, Esten Lindgren
Timothy Orrdrummer
Sam Ospovatdrums/percussion
Philip PerkinsLive recording and mixing; electronic and concrete sound works
Tim PerkisElectronics
Mike Perlmuttersaxophones, clarinet, tiny instruments.
Dan PlonseySaxophonist, composer, band leader, webmaster
Edword (Word, Eddie)Drums, drum machines, percussion, electronics, samples
Mika Pontecorvoguitarist, flutist, live electronics, composer, improviser, process architect
Zen WidowImprovising Trio, featuring Sicilian saxophone virtuoso Gianni Gebbia and SF Bay Area greats Matthew Goodheart & Garth Powell
Garth Powelldrums, percussion, composition
Suellen PrimostCello
Jesse QuattroVocalist, Lyricist, Composer, Electronic Composer, Writer and Sleeper
Jon RaskinSaxophonist, composer, Rova member, band leader
Reel ChangePlays live soundtracks
rob reichYes, I'm the one who eats the music.
Roger Riedlbauerguitar player, audio criminal
Eric Glick Riemanmulti-instrumentalist performer and composer
Gino RobairPercussionist, Splatter Trio
Donald RobinsonDrums
Rent Romussaxophones, composer, curator
Rova Saxophone QuartetLarry Ochs, Bruce Ackley, Jon Raskin, Steve Adams
Geoff RowlandComposer,keyboardist, soundchaser
Jess Rowlandmusician and composer
Lx Rudiselectronics
Jim RyanSaxophones, flute, spoken word
Thomas ScanduraDrums
John SchottGuitarist, composer, band leader
Scroteguitar exploiter & composer
Dan SeamansBassist and founding member of The Lost Trio, The New Klezmer Trio, and with bassist with Graham Connah's Jettison Slinky, Sonya Hunter, and many others
Jonathan Segelcomposer, performer and multi-instrumentalist
Shirzad Sharif Tonbak / Daf (Persian Percussion)
Aram Sheltonmulti-instrumentalist on saxophones and clarinets, composer & improviser
John ShiurbaGuitarist
Todd SickafooseBassist, Bandleader, Composer
David SlusserElectronics, Woodwinds, Composer
Damon SmithDouble Bassist, Improviser.
Ches SmithDrums, founding member of Good For Cows
SpiritPercussion
Splatter TrioGino Robair, Dave Barrett, Myles Boisen
Karen StackpolePercussion
Moe! StaianoDrums, percussion, composer, orchestra leader
Jeremy SteinkolerBandleader: J. Steinkoler Quartet & Mo'Fone
Colin StetsonSaxophones
Jeffrey Stevensonguitarist, composer
Jameson Swanagonguitarist
thollempianist/composer/improviser/vocalist
Oluyemi ThomasSaxophones, bass clarinet
Ijeoma ThomasSpoken word artist, poet
Toyoji TomitaTrombone, Didjeridu
Peter ValsamisPercussion, electronics
Andrew VoigtSaxophones, concert & Bass flutes, recording engineer
Weasel WalterMulti-instrumentalist/composer/improviser
Edward Waltertrumpet
Luke Westbrookguitarist, composer
What We LiveLisle Ellis, Donald Robinson, Larry Ochs
Harry Whitney TrioComposer/Pianist
Andrew WilshusenDrums
Sarah Wilson Sarah Wilson’s music is an “improviser’s dream,” says internationally acclaimed composer/pianist Myra Melford. Her music is “rich with suggestion and possibility: ebullient and tender, poignant and humorous.”
William WinantPercussionist
WobblyElectronics
Francis WongSaxophone
Theresa WongCellist, improviser and composer
Ian Yeagerelectric guitar, electronics
Pamela ZComposer/Performer
Damon ZickWoodwinds, Bandleader, Composer
Joseph ZittVocalist