Gary Bartz
Name:
Gary Bartz
Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Bartz
Wikipedia Summary:
Gary Bartz is an American alto saxophonist and composer known for his work in post-bop and jazz fusion. While not primarily focused on Middle Eastern themes, Bartz has explored various world music influences throughout his career.
Born:
1940
Url1:
https://www.garybartz.com/
Url2:
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/gary-bartz-mn0000796709
Notes:
Gary Bartz's exploration of diverse musical influences has occasionally led him to incorporate elements that resonate with Middle Eastern music. His work in spiritual jazz and his interest in African musical traditions sometimes result in the use of modal scales and rhythmic patterns that share similarities with Middle Eastern musical concepts. While not explicitly focused on Middle Eastern themes, Bartz's openness to various cultural influences and his commitment to expanding the expressive possibilities of jazz have allowed for the integration of elements that may evoke or be inspired by Middle Eastern musical traditions, particularly in his more experimental or world music-influenced projects.