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Miguel Zenón is a Puerto Rican alto saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and educator born in 1976. His music combines modern jazz improvisation and composition with Puerto Rican and broader Latin Caribbean traditions, including folk songs and regional rhythms. A recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship in 2008, he has recorded extensively as a leader and performed with ensembles such as the SFJAZZ Collective.
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Miguel Zenón ranks #25 of 157 in the Saxophonist ranking, behind James Moody, ahead of Dewey Redman.
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Miguel Zenón scores 8.17/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Saxophonist category. MacArthur fellow with acclaimed Latin-jazz integration and strong contemporary discography; high critical reputation.
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