Born in Doncaster pianist and composer John Escreet emigrated to New York in 2006/7. He has since become an increasingly influential figure on the US jazz scene working with many of that country’s most important creative musicians. A prolific sideman he has also released five albums as a leader, the latest being the hugely ambitious “Sabotage And Celebration” (Whirlwind Recordings, 2013).
"An ambitious album that touches many bases. Escreet blends these different influences with consummate skill and the result is a deeply rewarding album that has garnered considerable critical acclaim."
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"Escreet is an astonishing pianist with a virtuoso technique and a keen compositional and improvisational ear."
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"A fiercely intelligent recording featuring inventive original writing, imaginative interpretations of outside material and some excellent playing. "
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