Jamie Saft
Jamie Saft (piano, organs, analog synthesis, bass and guitar, steel guitars) is a native of Queens, New York. Since returning to New York in 1993, Saft's stylistic versatility, multi-instrumentalist capabilities, and production skills have been featured with Bobby Previte, John Zorn, the B-52's, Laurie Anderson, The Beastie Boys, Jerry Granelli, Dave Douglas, Holly Palmer, Marc Ribot's Los Cubanos Postisos, Elysian Fields, Boomish, Black Beatle, Pramrod Sexena, Liminal, Antony and the Johnsons, Chocolate Genius, JoJo Mayer's Nerve, E-Z Pour Spout, Cuong Vu, Chris Speed Trio Iffy, Jane Ira Bloom, and the Groove Collective.
Saft was the pianist for the New York and Paris premiers of John Adams' opera I Was Looking at the Ceiling and then I Saw the Sky at Lincoln Center and MC93 Bobingy.
Saft has released two solo records on Tzadik. The most recent is called Breadcrumb Sins' and the first is called Sovlanut featuring Chris Speed, Jim Black, and Jonathan Maron. Saft also co-led the Saft/Vu release of Ragged Jack on Avant with Cuong Vu.
Saft has recently composed a number of original film scores and music for television. Recent films scored include the Oscar nominated film Murderball and Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner God Grew Tired Of Us. Saft has also contributed score music for Nickelodean, MTV, and A&E.
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January 25, 2018
Jazz At Atlas Presents New Standard Trio To Kick Off 2018 Concerts On...
March 06, 2015
Guitarist Joe Morris Joins Forces With Keyboardist Jamie Saft & Drummer...
September 03, 2014
Avant-Garde Icon Wadada Leo Smith Joins Forces With Jamie Saft, Joe...
July 10, 2014
Enter the "Jamie Saft/Steve Swallow/Bobby Previte - The New Standard"...
April 20, 2014
Jamie Saft Joins Steve Swallow And Bobby Previte On The New Standard
March 12, 2014
Jamie Saft And Joe Morris Join Forces Once Again For Sonic Mayhem On...
August 15, 2011
The Jazz Session #301: Jamie Saft
December 04, 2008
Jamie Saft & Roots Manuva Interviews