“As a bassist and composer, Mr. Crump avoids obvious routes but manages never to lose his way…”
The New York Times
“a visionary artist who can convey profound themes through the medium of sound”
All About Jazz
“Stephan Crump has been, sneakily perhaps, one of the most important musicians on the scene for 20 years.”
PopMatters
“categories cease to matter”
JazzTimes
“a deep, woody timbre that’s as malleable as it is muscular”
Chicago Reader
“astonishingly beautiful playing”
London Jazz News
“almost miraculous”
El País
“improvisational elegance”
The Guardian (UK)
“bareness in emotion”
NPR
“strikingly fresh and unobvious compositions…an impressive and original voice”
The Wire (UK)
I’m thrilled to have these concerts with the Slow Water ensemble coming Apr 9 at Roulette in Brooklyn, and Apr 11 at Shea Theater in Turners Falls, MA. Please check the Shows page for information about reserving your tickets now and do join us…
I have an action-packed couple of days in Hamilton and Toronto this March 21-22, with multiple teaching engagements and performances each day. Check the Shows page for more details, and please join me if you’re in the area.
Looking forward to another outing with the new Passerine quartet on 3/7 at Close Up NYC. Two sets, 8pm and 10pm. The music is inspired by nests and birds, featuring Ches Smith, Kenny Warren, David Leon…join us!
