Abraham Burton: Jazz Musician in New York

About Abraham Burton

Abraham Burton is an American saxophonist and bandleader associated with the city’s working jazz circuit. In New York, he appears at Smalls Jazz Club, often fronting the Abraham Burton Quartet in a straight-ahead setting. His playing is grounded in the language of modern jazz, with a bandleader’s attention to ensemble balance and pacing. The performances tend to favor direct statement and strong time over spectacle.