Kyle Bruckmann Explained

Kyle Bruckmann
Origin:San Francisco, California
Instrument:Oboe
Genre:Improvisational
Occupation:Oboist/Composer
Years Active:1996 - present
Label:Porter Records, 482 Music, New World Records
Associated Acts:sfSound, Wrack, Stockton Symphony

Kyle Bruckmann (born 1971) is an American composer and oboist based in San Francisco, California.

Getting his musical start playing in industrial and hardcore bands,[1] Bruckmann then studied oboe with Robert Atherholt at Rice University. He earned his master's degree at the University of Michigan (MM 1996) under Harry Sargous and contemporary improvisor Ed Sarath.[2]

His musical aesthetic varies widely, from traditional Western classical to free jazz, electronic music and post-punk rock.[3] and he cites Charlemagne Palestine as an influence.[1]

His work has been recorded by the labels Porter Records, 482 Music, and New World Records, among others.

Currently, he is the Assistant Professor of Practice in Oboe and Contemporary Music at the University of Pacific Conservatory of Music.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Taylor, James http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=23732 Interview in All About Jazz.
  2. Djll, Tom "On Procedural Grounds". Liner note essay. New World Records.
  3. American Composers Forum. "ACF". Composer's biography, American Composers Forum,
  4. Web site: Bruckmann . Kyle . About Kyle Bruckmann . kylebruckmann.com . Kyle Bruckmann . 22 April 2022.