Jimmy Greene

An acclaimed tenor saxophonist with a warm, uplifting approach to acoustic post-bop, Jimmy Greene combines his love of the jazz tradition with modern creative elements informed by his deep spirituality. A protégé of Jackie McLean, Greene emerged on the East Coast in the late '90s playing with artists like Horace Silver, Harry Connick, Jr., Chick Corea, and Avishai Cohen before distinguishing himself as a leader with his own albums, including 2000's Introducing Jimmy Greene, 2006's True Life Stories, and 2009's Mission Statement. Along with performing, Greene is a dedicated tea...