Craig Taborn

About

Known for his jazz, dark ambient, and techno music. He mastered several instruments, including the Moog synthesizer.

Before Fame

He learned music the traditional way, from teachers, but he also listened to anything he could borrow from the library or hear on public radio.

Trivia

He joined saxophonist James Carter's band while he was a student at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

Family Life

His father John was a psychologist, and his mother Marjorie was a social worker.

Associated With

He didn't fully grasp the technique behind Cecil Taylor's Segments II (Orchestra of Two Continents) until he attended one of free jazz band Last Exit's concerts.