Marilyn Crispell

Person · Female

Marilyn Crispell

pianist

From
Philadelphia, United States
Since
1947–present
Releases
70
  • jazz
  • free jazz

About

Marilyn Crispell (born March 30, 1947) is an American jazz pianist and composer. Scott Yanow described her as "a powerful player... who has her own way of using space... She is near the top of her field." Jon Pareles of The New York Times wrote: "Hearing Marilyn Crispell play solo piano is like monitoring an active volcano... She is one of a very few pianists who rise to the challenge of free jazz." In addition to her own extensive work as a soloist or bandleader, Crispell is known as a longtime member of saxophonist Anthony Braxton's quartet in the 1980s and '90s.

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Discography

Albums 45
Singles 3
Live 21
Compilations 1

Links

Tags

  • jazz and blues

Identifiers

ISNI
0000000114920287
IPI
00052456195

Data from MusicBrainz, saved 8 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.