Igor Butman
Bandleader, Musical Artist
1961 –
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Who is Igor Butman?
Igor Butman PAR is a jazz saxophonist born in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1961. He is considered to be a virtuoso saxophonist, and a skilled bandleader. American saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr. was instrumental in introducing Igor Butman to American audiences by featuring the Russian saxophonist on his 1988 album, Then and Now. American trumpet player Wynton Marsalis has also been a strong champion of Igor Butman.
Former US President Bill Clinton has called Butman "my favorite living saxophone player."
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- Born
- Oct 27, 1961
Saint Petersburg - Also known as
- Butman, Igor
- Siblings
- Nationality
- Russia
- Profession
- Education
- Berklee College of Music
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on July 23, 2013
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