John Gross: Saxophone, 6+ Decades of Professional Playing

John is a saxophonist originally from LA who played with Shelly Manne, Oliver Nelson, and more

John Gross: Saxophone, 6+ Decades of Professional Playing
Photo: Sapalo Shafooli (June 24, 2022 - Jimi James Fraser trio ft. John Gross at Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Frankie's After Dark)

On the Rhythm Changes Podcast, John Gross talks about his origins in music, including the first time he heard Charlie Parker, and his long career playing with Shelly Manne, Oliver Nelson, Clare Fischer: just the tip of the iceberg. John is a saxophonist originally from Los Angeles who lived in Portland, Oregon from 1990 to 2016, after which he moved to Vancouver. He shares his thoughts on the artistic process, the duty you have in being a member of a musical community, and how he thinks he’ll “never get it right”.