Dave Liebman

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Dave Liebman
Liebman performing on September 27, 2011
Background information
Birth name	David Liebman
Born	(1946-09-04) September 4, 1946 (age 78) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres	Jazz, avant-garde jazz, jazz fusion, bebop, hard bop, post-bop, modal jazz
Occupation(s)	Saxophonist, flutist, bandleader, educator, composer
Instrument(s)	Tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute, alto flute
Website	davidliebman.com

David Liebman (born September 4, 1946) is an American saxophonist, flautist and jazz educator.^[1] He is known for his innovative lines and use of atonality. He was a frequent collaborator with pianist Richie Beirach.

In June 2010, he received a NEA Jazz Masters lifetime achievement award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).