Lenny Popkin

Lenny Popkin
Lenny Popkin performing with his trio in the Stadel at the INNtöne Jazzfestival 2024.
Background information
Born (1941-05-30) May 30, 1941
New York
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, Composer
InstrumentTenor Saxophone
Years active1959 –present
LabelsNew Artists
SpouseCarol Tristano

Lenny Popkin (born May 30, 1941) is a saxophonist whose style is most closely associated with the school of Lennie Tristano, with whom he studied and performed in the 1960s. He is married to Tristano's daughter, Carol.

He has recorded extensively, often in the company of pianist Connie Crothers, and released recordings on her New Artists record label.

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