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Elias Haslanger

Born: July 9, 1969

Over the span of his 25-year music career, native Texan and Austin resident Elias Haslanger has carved a unique and distinguished place in jazz history as a saxophonist, composer, and band leader, whose playing and writing has drawn comparisons to John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Ben Webster, and Wayne Shorter. He has performed, recorded, and toured with many world-class artists including Ellis Marsalis, Maynard Ferguson, Asleep at the Wheel, Alejandro Escovedo, The Four Tops, and The Temptations, among many others.

Elias has performed around the United States and Europe at clubs like Snug Harbor in New Orleans, Jazz Alley in Seattle, The Elephant in Austin, and The Blue Note in New York. He has also served as a guest artist/lecturer at universities around the nation. Mentored by the legendary saxophonists Harvey Pittel and Dick Oatts, Elias began to explore the instrument’s vast potential by studying saxophone at the University of Texas and then at the Manhattan School of Music. His interest in writing music culminated in a Master’s Degree in Composition at Texas State University (TSU) in San Marcos.

Confusion Project, SongAh Chae Trio, Bignami Veltri Jazz Ensemble & More

by Marek J. Śmietański
September 30, 2026

The 130th episode surveys July 2026 releases and two summer catch-ups--as usual--arranged into six sets. The programme opens with personal tributes and hard bop rooted in mentorship, moves through a Polish bloc spanning contemporary folk-inflected jazz, archived jazz-rock and international improvisation, then pushes into veteran free jazz and cosmic funk. Furthermore, there is a nu-jazz set ...

Jalen Baker, Matt Wilson's Good Trouble, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Charles Tolliver and more

by Benjamin Boddie
September 17, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Jalen Baker, Matt Wilson's Good Trouble, Mike Catalano, Allan Harris, Dave Bass, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Yainer Horta, Joey Calveiro, The Las Vegas Boneheads, Douye, Charles Tolliver, Greg Chako, Linda Sikhakhane, Technocats, Geof Bradfield, Myra Melford, Ben Goldberg, Dana Hall, NicoleYvette, Kelly Green, Dwayne Dolphin, Reid Hoyson Project, Visions Jazz Ensemble, Takashi ...

Elias Haslanger: Music for 2026, Not 1956

by Hank Hehmsoth
August 27, 2026

Tenor saxophonist and composer Elias Haslanger  has spent much of his career carrying several generations of jazz history at once. An Austin native and longtime presence on the Central Texas jazz scene, he has absorbed lessons from mentors including Ellis Marsalis, Dr. James Polk and Maynard Ferguson while developing his own identity as a bandleader and composer. Legacy (Bandstand Presents, ...

Sullivan Fortner, Jim Rotondi & Dena DeRose, Ardeshir, Christian Wiggs & His Orchestra and more

by Benjamin Boddie
August 27, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Donald Vega, Skinny Hightower, Zaccai Curtis, Kay Kostopoulos, Sullivan Fortner, Jun Iida, Andrew Kim, Jim Rotondi & Dena DeRose, Brothers--Nevala--Aucoin, Alternative Guitar Summit, Emmet Cohen, Conrad Herwig, Ardeshir, Christian Wiggs & His Orchestra, John Clayton, Brad Goode Quintet, Miki Yamanaka, Nicole Zuraitis, Rick Braun, Elias Haslanger, Paul Yonemura, Gabriel Mark ...

New Releases From Linda Sikhakhane, Elias Haslanger, Skinny Hightower, Plus Classics From Willie Bobo, Weldon Irvine, Gilberto Gil And Eddie Henderson

by Andy Crowther
August 26, 2026

The latest smorgasbord of jazz-ish sounds old and brand new, from across the world. With up-tempo jazz-funk bangers to round out the show. Playlist Linda Sikhakhane “Indlela" from L I N D A (Blue Note) 00:00 Elias Haslanger “Legacy" from Legacy (Cherrywood Records) 04:36 Ulysses Owens Jr. And Generation Y “Touch Me I'm Sick" ...

Elias Haslanger, Andrew Kim, Cindy Blackman Santana, Nicolas Payton and more

by Benjamin Boddie
August 6, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Elias Haslanger, Andrew Kim, Brent Birckhead, Zaccai Curtis, Rick Braun, Robert Jospe Quartet, Randy Ingram, Jaana Narsipur, Bob Nell & Michael Bisio, The Holland Court Jazz Trio, Cindy Blackman Santana, Nicolas Payton, The Caeser Pink Quintet, Dawn Clement, Tony Grey, The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, Steve Swallow, Bria Skonberg, Jim ...

Mike DiRubbo, Lisa Rich, Elias Haslanger, Douye & Larry Goldings

by Joe Dimino
July 26, 2026

The 968th Episode of Neon Jazz ignites with the unmistakable chemistry of acclaimed organ master Larry Goldings, reunited with his legendary trio featuring guitarist Peter Bernstein and drummer Bill Stewart. We launch the hour with the title track from their stellar 2026 release, Rhombus, a powerful statement from one of the longest-running and most celebrated organ ...

New Music From Simone Basile, Ivo Perelman, Jason Kruk, And More

by Bob Osborne
May 7, 2026

This collection offers a sophisticated exploration of contemporary jazz, weaving together a tapestry of modern compositions and reimagined classics. From intimate instrumental dialogues and avant-garde textures to expansive ensemble arrangements, the selection highlights a diverse range of artistic voices and improvisational brilliance. Whether through subtle melodic nuances or bold harmonic shifts, each track contributes to a ...

Aubrey Logan and Her Bigger Than Average Big Band

By Aubrey Logan

Label: Self-Produced
Released: 2024
Track listing: I Feel the Earth Move, Airport Codes, Amazing Grace, Done Pretending Anything for You, The Remembering Song, Route 66, Dreams, The Way We Were, MacArthur Park.