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Dominic Fragman

Dominic Fragman is a musician and developer of programming based in the Washington, DC area. He works currently with master musicians Paul F. Murphy and Larry Willis in the Spirit of Jazz & Democracy ensemble.

About Me

Dominic Fragman “brings innovation to his musical approach” states WBAL news radio. Right This Minute TV calls him a “musical genius.” His work has been recognized by Guitar Player Magazine and Laughing Squid as “amazing” and ”remarkable.” What's Up Magazine says he is “exploring music from all angles with his instrument and free spirit.”

Fragman is a unique and exciting artist. He is a world renown multi-instrumentalist, performer, educator, lecturer, and program designer who's work focuses on improvisation, innovation, and freedom. He is a direct descendant of the lineage of groundbreaking jazz musicians including iconic masters, Paul F. Murphy, Larry Willis, and Cecil Taylor.

Fragman is the co-founder of the Spirit of Jazz & Democracy, the Spirit of Innovation & Freedom, the Spirit of Innovation & Drumming, and the Mind Set of Innovation. His programming and work with Paul F. Murphy, Larry Willis, poet laureate Jere Carroll, and philosopher Dr. Sybol Anderson has been recognized as historic. Fragman has formed partnerships for his work with Zildjian, Loyola University of New Orleans, the Isaiah Institute of New Orleans, and the New Orleans Partnership for Peace & Public Safety.

My Jazz Story

I love jazz because it embodies freedom. It is all-encompassing. It helps me assimilate the universe.