A tribute
Elton Dean
Alto saxophone & saxello
Born October 28th, 1945 – Nottingham (England)Died February 8th, 2006 – London
“May we all rediscover our silent knowledge.”
Elton Dean was a totally unique musician : at times lyrical and moving, at others explosive and unsettling, his approach of saxophone playing was totally his own, besides the fact that he favoured a little-used member of the sax family : the saxello, an hybrid between alto and soprano, with an instantly recognizable sound. Over the years, Dean lent his immense talents to bands like Soft Machine, Soft Heap, In Cahoots and L’Equip’Out, as well as many jazz ensembles featuring Keith Tippett, Hugh Hopper, Pip Pyle, Mark Hewins and John Etheridge.
Explore his work
LifeFrom Nottingham to Soft Machine, Ninesense, In Cahoots and Soft Machine Legacy.
ChronologyConcerts, tours and sessions, year by year from 1970 to 2006.
Discography114 albums from 1969 to 2005, by era.
Listen14 recordings, thanks to Mark Hewins.
Watch10 films of Elton Dean live, from 1973 on.
With Joe GallivanThe quartet with Hugh Hopper and Keith Tippett, and the records they made together.