Zoh Amba
Saxophonist from Kingsport, Tennessee whose free jazz drew on noise and devotional hymns, since turned to acoustic guitar and songwriting on the Matador album Eyes Full.
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About Zoh Amba
Zoh Amba grew up in Tennessee and moved to New York, where she became a fixture of the city's free improvisation scene on tenor saxophone. Her playing took its cue from the spiritual end of free jazz, with long, wailing lines and a raw, vocal tone in the lineage of Albert Ayler. She recorded for John Zorn's Tzadik label and played in duos and small groups with improvisers including drummer Chris Corsano.
Her later work moved toward the songs and hymns of her Appalachian upbringing, with her own voice and guitar taking the place of the horn.
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Questions about Zoh Amba
What festivals is Zoh Amba playing in 2027?
Zoh Amba is booked at 1 festival we cover: Big Ears 2027.
Is Zoh Amba playing Big Ears 2027?
Yes, Zoh Amba is on the Big Ears 2027 lineup, April 1–4, 2027 at Downtown Knoxville, TN.
What kind of music does Zoh Amba play?
Zoh Amba plays free jazz and folk.