“An iconoclast and stylistic alchemist” (JazzTimes), Greg Osby is a trailblazing American saxophonist, composer, and producer, renowned for his adventurous spirit and profound impact on contemporary jazz. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1960, Osby began his professional music career in 1975, following intensive studies on clarinet, flute, and alto saxophone. After attending Howard University and Berklee College of Music, he moved to New York in the early 1980s, quickly establishing himself alongside jazz luminaries like Herbie Hancock, Dizzy Gillespie, and Jack DeJohnette. Osby is a founding member of the influential M-BASE Collective, which helped redefine modern jazz with its emphasis on complex rhythms and innovative structures.

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Greg Osby

SFJAZZ Center

Saxophonist Greg Osby's sound is known for its confident clarity, offering unique harmonic surfaces and exciting new rhythms.

Greg Osby

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 12, 2026

Greg Osby Quartet (US) · Jazzhus Montmartre

Past events

Feb 1, 2026

Greg Osby · San Francisco Jazz

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