Theo Saunders

Theo Saunders

Instrument:
Piano
Genres:
Jazz, Latin, Electronic, Folk, World, & Country
Styles:
Post Bop, Contemporary Jazz, New Age, Latin Jazz, Guajira, Bop

Essential Theo Saunders Albums

Waterside

Waterside

Theo Saunders

1998

New Age

Live At Charie O's

Live At Charie O's

Benn Clatworthy, Theo Saunders, Jimmy Branly, Chris Colangelo

2006

When The Saints Go Out

When The Saints Go Out

Theo Saunders, Intergeneration

2012

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Top Labels

LabelReleases
Skipper Productions3
Not On Label1
TSM1
Arabesque Jazz Recordings1
Not On Label (Theo Saunders Self-released)1
Sea Breeze Jazz1
CuBop1
Resurgent Music1
Cryptogramophone1
Arabesque Jazz1

Theo Saunders Collaborations

As Leader

Musicians who collaborated with Theo Saunders as leader
MusicianRoleReleases
Michael StephansPercussion, Drums, Drum Machine1
Ken StrangeSynthesizer [Synthesizers], Percussion1
Chris ColangeloAcoustic Bass1
Jimmy BranlyDrums1
Benn ClatworthyTenor Saxophone1
Louis Van TaylorAlto Saxophone1
Henry FranklinBass1
Kendall KayDrums1
Sal MarquezGuest, Trumpet1
Chuck ManningTenor Saxophone1

As Sideman

Musicians who collaborated with Theo Saunders as sideman
MusicianRoleReleases
Henry FranklinBass4
Willie Jones IIIDrums3
Gilbert CastellanosTrumpet2
Teodross AveryTenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone1
Ryan PorterTrombone1
Nolan ShaheedTrumpet, Flugelhorn1
Nolan ShaheedCornet1
Tom WarringtonAcoustic Bass1
Joe LaBarberaDrums1
Bruce PaulsonTrombone1

Key Personnel

Key personnel who worked with Theo Saunders
PersonRoleReleases
Henry FranklinLeader5
VariousLeader3
Nolan ShaheedMixed By, Mastered By1
Henry FranklinMusician, Double Bass, Producer1
Henry FranklinBass, Producer1
Nolan ShaheedRecorded By, Mastered By1
Nolan ShaheedRecorded By1
Nolan ShaheedTrumpet, Engineer1
The Barone BrothersLeader1
Bill PerkinsLiner Notes1

Discography

Total: 20 releases

Complete discography of Theo Saunders
ArtistAlbumLabelLeader/SidemanStyleYear
The GatheringHealing Suite-Sideman2024
Henry FranklinShowers Of BlessingsSkipper ProductionsSideman2021
Theo Saunders SextetJassemblageNot On Label (Theo Saunders Self-released)SidemanContemporary Jazz2015
Theo Saunders, IntergenerationWhen The Saints Go OutArabesque Jazz RecordingsLeader2012
Henry FranklinThe Soul Of The WorldS.P. RecordsSideman2011
VariousOasis Jazz Radio Sampler Volume XI #4Oasis Disc ManufacturingSideman2011
Putter SmithHomeSP RecordsSideman2011
Bobby Matos And His Afro Latin Jazz EnsembleBeautiful As The MoonLifeForceJazz RecordsSideman2011
Henry FranklinHome Cookin'Skipper ProductionsSidemanPost Bop2009
Henry FranklinO, What A Beautiful Morning!Skipper ProductionsSidemanPost Bop2008
Eric MoronesAbout Time!Arabesque JazzSideman2008
Benn Clatworthy, Theo Saunders, Jimmy Branly, Chris ColangeloLive At Charie O'sTSMLeader2006
VariousThe Music Of Eric Von Essen Volume IIICryptogramophoneSidemanContemporary Jazz2002
VariousViva Cubop 2 - Dance The Afro-Cuban Way-Sideman2000
Dave PikePeligroso-Sideman2000
Ray Armando And His Playground QuintetMallet HandsCuBopSidemanLatin Jazz2000
Henry FranklinBass EncountersResurgent MusicSidemanPost Bop2000
Theo SaundersWatersideNot On LabelLeaderNew Age1998
Bruce PaulsonMinnesotaSea Breeze JazzSideman1993
The Barone BrothersBlues & Other Happy Moments-Sideman1981

Styles & Genres Distribution

Styles

StyleReleasesPercentage
Post Bop313.6%
Contemporary Jazz29.1%
New Age14.5%
Latin Jazz14.5%
Guajira14.5%
Bop14.5%

Genres

GenreReleasesPercentage
Jazz1881.8%
Latin29.1%
Electronic14.5%
Folk, World, & Country14.5%

Albums by Decade