Martin Kuuskmann
| Martin Kuuskmann | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Martin Kuuskmann |
| Born |
21 April 1971 Tallinn, Estonia |
| Genres | experimental, free improvisation, contemporary classical, classical music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Bassoon |
| Years active | 1989– |
Martin Kuuskmann is an Estonian bassoon player.
Biography
Martin Kuuskmann was born in Tallinn, Estonia. He studied bassoon in Tallinn Music High School, Manhattan School of Music and Yale University School of Music.[1] His mentors include Stephen Maxym, Frank Morelli, Rufus Olivier, Vernon Read and Ilmar Aasmets.
Kuuskmann is teaching at the Manhattan School of Music Contemporary Performance Program in New York City[2] and is the director of the Fusion Program at the Blaine Jazz Festival for Teens in Washington State. Martin Kuuskmann makes his home in the Seattle area with his wife and their three children.
Discography
- The Path of Mantra (with Peeter Vähi and Drikung Kagyu monks), 2002 Erdenklang, 21902
- Nonstop (with Kristjan Randalu), 2010 Estonian Record Productions, 2209 ERP
- Bassoon Concertos (with Tallinn Chamber Orchestra and Risto Joost), 2015 Estonian Recprd Productions, ERP 8215
References
- ↑ Martin Kuuskmann (Bassoon), bach-cantatas.com
- ↑ Martin Kuuskmann profile, Manhattan School of Music
External links
- Official home page
- AS Artists Management page about Kuuskmann
- Martin Kuuskmann on the website of ERP
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