“Su Terry on saxophone: one should almost say that this lady is born for her instrument. That relaxed, exalted playing! That rhythmic feeling! That improvisational skill! Simply extraordinary! ” - Die Wahrheit, Berlin, Germany

Soloist • Composer • Author • Speaker

"Every concert is a shamanic journey - a tightrope walk between Control and Abandon." - ST

"a visionary"
"Renaissance woman"
"the most brilliant mind behind a saxophone mouthpiece"
"Formidable"
"One of the very few female horn players to achieve acceptance on the tough New York hard bop scene in the '80s."
"like Charlie Parker reincarnated"
"This incredible artist wails out her soul to any and all who would hear"
"amazing sax virtuoso"
"Her approach is truly innovative"
"an inspiration"
"forward voice in modern music"
"too freekin cool"
"playing like God was next to her"
"I feel I'm a better person after listening to her"
"possesses a truly individual voice . . . she is especially compelling."
"the crowd pleaser"
"Like finding a rare jewel that hadn't yet been discovered"
"She becomes the sax...she is purest Zen"
"Superwoman of jazz"
"Simply extraordinary!"

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photo: Mark Thomas

photo: Mark Thomas

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