Spenser Liszt
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JAN
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2019
Reno, NV
Grand Sierra Resort
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OCT
26
2018
Dallas, TX
Victor Hugo's
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OCT
18
2018
Dallas, TX
Ten Bells Tavern
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SEP
20
2018
Arlington, TX
Tarrant County College - Southeast Campus
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JUL
29
2018
Dallas, TX
The Free Man
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JUL
20
2018
Dallas, TX
Balcony Club
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JUN
21
2018
Houston, TX
SpringBoard South
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JUN
09
2018
Mesquite, TX
Paschal Park
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MAY
12
2018
Dallas, TX
The Kessler Theater
I Was There
MAR
02
2018
Dallas, TX
Balcony Club
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FEB
20
2018
Denton, TX
Dan’s Silverleaf
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JAN
10
2018
Dallas, TX
Saint Ann
I Was There
JAN
03
2018
Dallas, TX
Hyatt Regency
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DEC
17
2017
Frisco, TX
The Potter’s House Of North Dallas
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DEC
17
2017
Dallas, TX
First Baptist Dallas
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DEC
13
2017
Dallas, TX
Saint Ann
I Was There
NOV
30
2017
Dallas, TX
The Common Table
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NOV
29
2017
Dallas, TX
Saint Ann
I Was There
NOV
26
2017
Trophy Club, TX
Quarter Bar
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NOV
25
2017
Grapevine, TX
Tolbert’s
I Was There
NOV
24
2017
Dallas, TX
Ida Claire
I Was There
NOV
15
2017
Dallas, TX
Saint Ann
I Was There
NOV
10
2017
Dallas, TX
Balcony Club
I Was There
NOV
07
2017
Denton, TX
Dans Silverleaf
I Was There
NOV
01
2017
Dallas, TX
Saint Ann
I Was There
OCT
26
2017
Dallas, TX
Ken's Mans Shop
I Was There
OCT
25
2017
Little Elm, TX
Little Elm High School
I Was There
OCT
23
2017
Denton, TX
Andys Bar
I Was There
OCT
18
2017
Dallas, TX
Saint Ann
I Was There
OCT
15
2017
Fort Worth, TX
Eagle Mountain International Church
I Was There
OCT
13
2017
Dallas, TX
Klyde Warren Park
I Was There
OCT
12
2017
Dallas, TX
The Common Table
I Was There
OCT
05
2017
Dallas, TX
Ten Bells Tavern
I Was There
SEP
24
2017
Newark, TX
Eagle Mountain International Church
I Was There
SEP
21
2017
Dallas, TX
The Free Man Cafe
I Was There
SEP
20
2017
Dallas, TX
Saint Ann
I Was There
SEP
05
2017
Denton, TX
Dans Silverleaf
I Was There
AUG
31
2017
Dallas, TX
Poor Davids Pub
I Was There
AUG
27
2017
Dallas, TX
Ridgewood Park United Methodist Church
I Was There
AUG
25
2017
Dallas, TX
Balcony Club
I Was There
AUG
13
2017
Dallas, TX
The Free Man
I Was There
AUG
07
2017
Denton, TX
The Greenhouse
I Was There
AUG
06
2017
Fort Worth, TX
Eagle Mountain International Church
I Was There
AUG
04
2017
Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Convention Center Arena
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AUG
03
2017
Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Convention Center Arena
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AUG
02
2017
Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Convention Center
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JUL
31
2017
Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Convention Center
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JUL
29
2017
Denton, TX
Taps and Caps
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JUL
27
2017
Dallas, TX
Prophet Bar
I Was There
JUL
12
2017
Dallas, TX
Saint Ann
I Was There
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About Spenser Liszt
Saxophonist and composer Spenser Liszt unleashes genre-bending sounds that sparkle with his deep reverence for the tradition of lush, intricate classical compositions and the carefree, collaborative spirit of jazz and hip-hop. Well-versed in every type of saxophone (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone and doubles), his imaginative work displays his solid foundation in theory, drive to experiment with technique and his talent for making infectious music in the moment that springs equally from his mind and from his heart. Liszt is inspired by a broad spectrum of composers and artists, including Beethoven, Mozart, Miles Davis, Thundercat, Donny McCaslin, Joshua Redman, Mark Turner, A Tribe Called Quest, MFDOOM and Wu-Tang Clan; this appetite for exploring every possible avenue without limits gives his performances and recordings profound dimension and is the reason Liszt is in such demand as a creative partner and a soloist. Born in Dallas, TX, the seed of music was planted deep in Liszt by his mother, who played everything from classical, to rock and country music in his childhood home. He learned both violin and piano, until his father’s contagious love for jazz piqued his fascination with the saxophone. In the late ‘90s, he realized that was the instrument that most ignited his soul, and took it up full force in order to follow his dreams of performing professionally. Liszt studied classical saxophone with Don Fabian at Southern Methodist University and the intricacies of jazz with trumpeter Akira Sato. In 2008, he transferred to the University of North Texas (UNT). It was at this prestigious music school that his world opened up even further as he delved deeper into his favorite styles, dissecting improvisational rock-centric guitar music, the sampling and poetry of hip-hop and rap and the pure energy of electronic, fusion and hard-hitting original modern jazz in order to better grasp the attitude and groove of the saxophone. His father’s passing and the end of an important relationship in his personal life sparked a thirst for an emotional outlet, and he began to come into his own as a composer. Liszt holds a Master of Music in jazz studies from the University of North Texas under the apprenticeship of Brad Leali. His work ethic and passion for collaboration has led him to perform and record with many groundbreaking artists, including Aretha Franklin, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Miles Okazaki, John Clayton, Terrell Stafford, Peter Erskine, Frank Wess, Wayne Bergeron, Dennis DiBlasio, Shelley Carrol, Roger Boykin, Lars Jansson, Stefan Karlsson, Steve Wiest, Frank Mantooth and the renowned nu metal band Korn. He has toured as the baritone saxophonist with UNT’s Grammy-nominated world-renowned One O’clock Lab Band and was featured on their releases Lab 2013 and Lab 2012. Aside from playing all saxophones, Liszt is also proficient on bass clarinet, clarinet, bassoon and flute. His approach is rooted in Sonny Rollins’ concept of mixing pure improvisation with impeccable sight-reading ability. Liszt also leads his own Dallas-based band, founded on his playing approach mixed with his belief in organic composition. His debut album, Until Further Notice was released on Armored Records in January 2014. Liszt recently finished recording on Keith Karns Big Band’s album alongside legendary saxophonist Rich Perry and on an album with new alt-rock super group Banquet (with members of Midlake, Grandaddy, Band of Horses and Franz Ferdinand). Both projects will release within the next year. Liszt’s penchant for mixing up artistic disciplines led him to work on a Kickstarter endeavor called “Strange Monsters,” a CD that presents short fiction and poetry read by actors set to original music. Liszt is in the process of recording his second album, Patience, which will be available in Winter 2016. The recording has him surveying new territory and instrumentation, including opera singers, string orchestras, hand bells/chimes and much more. In constant pursuit of new musical frontiers. www.SpenserLiszt.com
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Genres:
Future Jazz Hip-hop Everything Else
Hometown:
Richardson, Texas
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Bandsintown Merch
Circle Hat
$25.0 USD
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$45.0 USD
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Circle Beanie
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Concerts and tour dates
Past
JAN
11
2019
Reno, NV
Grand Sierra Resort
I Was There
OCT
26
2018
Dallas, TX
Victor Hugo's
I Was There
OCT
18
2018
Dallas, TX
Ten Bells Tavern
I Was There
SEP
20
2018
Arlington, TX
Tarrant County College - Southeast Campus
I Was There
JUL
29
2018
Dallas, TX
The Free Man
I Was There
JUL
20
2018
Dallas, TX
Balcony Club
I Was There
JUN
21
2018
Houston, TX
SpringBoard South
I Was There
JUN
09
2018
Mesquite, TX
Paschal Park
I Was There
MAY
12
2018
Dallas, TX
The Kessler Theater
I Was There
MAR
02
2018
Dallas, TX
Balcony Club
I Was There
FEB
20
2018
Denton, TX
Dan’s Silverleaf
I Was There
JAN
10
2018
Dallas, TX
Saint Ann
I Was There
JAN
03
2018
Dallas, TX
Hyatt Regency
I Was There
DEC
17
2017
Frisco, TX
The Potter’s House Of North Dallas
I Was There
DEC
17
2017
Dallas, TX
First Baptist Dallas
I Was There
DEC
13
2017
Dallas, TX
Saint Ann
I Was There
NOV
30
2017
Dallas, TX
The Common Table
I Was There
NOV
29
2017
Dallas, TX
Saint Ann
I Was There
NOV
26
2017
Trophy Club, TX
Quarter Bar
I Was There
NOV
25
2017
Grapevine, TX
Tolbert’s
I Was There
NOV
24
2017
Dallas, TX
Ida Claire
I Was There
NOV
15
2017
Dallas, TX
Saint Ann
I Was There
NOV
10
2017
Dallas, TX
Balcony Club
I Was There
NOV
07
2017
Denton, TX
Dans Silverleaf
I Was There
NOV
01
2017
Dallas, TX
Saint Ann
I Was There
OCT
26
2017
Dallas, TX
Ken's Mans Shop
I Was There
OCT
25
2017
Little Elm, TX
Little Elm High School
I Was There
OCT
23
2017
Denton, TX
Andys Bar
I Was There
OCT
18
2017
Dallas, TX
Saint Ann
I Was There
OCT
15
2017
Fort Worth, TX
Eagle Mountain International Church
I Was There
OCT
13
2017
Dallas, TX
Klyde Warren Park
I Was There
OCT
12
2017
Dallas, TX
The Common Table
I Was There
OCT
05
2017
Dallas, TX
Ten Bells Tavern
I Was There
SEP
24
2017
Newark, TX
Eagle Mountain International Church
I Was There
SEP
21
2017
Dallas, TX
The Free Man Cafe
I Was There
SEP
20
2017
Dallas, TX
Saint Ann
I Was There
SEP
05
2017
Denton, TX
Dans Silverleaf
I Was There
AUG
31
2017
Dallas, TX
Poor Davids Pub
I Was There
AUG
27
2017
Dallas, TX
Ridgewood Park United Methodist Church
I Was There
AUG
25
2017
Dallas, TX
Balcony Club
I Was There
AUG
13
2017
Dallas, TX
The Free Man
I Was There
AUG
07
2017
Denton, TX
The Greenhouse
I Was There
AUG
06
2017
Fort Worth, TX
Eagle Mountain International Church
I Was There
AUG
04
2017
Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Convention Center Arena
I Was There
AUG
03
2017
Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Convention Center Arena
I Was There
AUG
02
2017
Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Convention Center
I Was There
JUL
31
2017
Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Convention Center
I Was There
JUL
29
2017
Denton, TX
Taps and Caps
I Was There
JUL
27
2017
Dallas, TX
Prophet Bar
I Was There
JUL
12
2017
Dallas, TX
Saint Ann
I Was There
Show More Dates
About Spenser Liszt
Saxophonist and composer Spenser Liszt unleashes genre-bending sounds that sparkle with his deep reverence for the tradition of lush, intricate classical compositions and the carefree, collaborative spirit of jazz and hip-hop. Well-versed in every type of saxophone (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone and doubles), his imaginative work displays his solid foundation in theory, drive to experiment with technique and his talent for making infectious music in the moment that springs equally from his mind and from his heart. Liszt is inspired by a broad spectrum of composers and artists, including Beethoven, Mozart, Miles Davis, Thundercat, Donny McCaslin, Joshua Redman, Mark Turner, A Tribe Called Quest, MFDOOM and Wu-Tang Clan; this appetite for exploring every possible avenue without limits gives his performances and recordings profound dimension and is the reason Liszt is in such demand as a creative partner and a soloist. Born in Dallas, TX, the seed of music was planted deep in Liszt by his mother, who played everything from classical, to rock and country music in his childhood home. He learned both violin and piano, until his father’s contagious love for jazz piqued his fascination with the saxophone. In the late ‘90s, he realized that was the instrument that most ignited his soul, and took it up full force in order to follow his dreams of performing professionally. Liszt studied classical saxophone with Don Fabian at Southern Methodist University and the intricacies of jazz with trumpeter Akira Sato. In 2008, he transferred to the University of North Texas (UNT). It was at this prestigious music school that his world opened up even further as he delved deeper into his favorite styles, dissecting improvisational rock-centric guitar music, the sampling and poetry of hip-hop and rap and the pure energy of electronic, fusion and hard-hitting original modern jazz in order to better grasp the attitude and groove of the saxophone. His father’s passing and the end of an important relationship in his personal life sparked a thirst for an emotional outlet, and he began to come into his own as a composer. Liszt holds a Master of Music in jazz studies from the University of North Texas under the apprenticeship of Brad Leali. His work ethic and passion for collaboration has led him to perform and record with many groundbreaking artists, including Aretha Franklin, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Miles Okazaki, John Clayton, Terrell Stafford, Peter Erskine, Frank Wess, Wayne Bergeron, Dennis DiBlasio, Shelley Carrol, Roger Boykin, Lars Jansson, Stefan Karlsson, Steve Wiest, Frank Mantooth and the renowned nu metal band Korn. He has toured as the baritone saxophonist with UNT’s Grammy-nominated world-renowned One O’clock Lab Band and was featured on their releases Lab 2013 and Lab 2012. Aside from playing all saxophones, Liszt is also proficient on bass clarinet, clarinet, bassoon and flute. His approach is rooted in Sonny Rollins’ concept of mixing pure improvisation with impeccable sight-reading ability. Liszt also leads his own Dallas-based band, founded on his playing approach mixed with his belief in organic composition. His debut album, Until Further Notice was released on Armored Records in January 2014. Liszt recently finished recording on Keith Karns Big Band’s album alongside legendary saxophonist Rich Perry and on an album with new alt-rock super group Banquet (with members of Midlake, Grandaddy, Band of Horses and Franz Ferdinand). Both projects will release within the next year. Liszt’s penchant for mixing up artistic disciplines led him to work on a Kickstarter endeavor called “Strange Monsters,” a CD that presents short fiction and poetry read by actors set to original music. Liszt is in the process of recording his second album, Patience, which will be available in Winter 2016. The recording has him surveying new territory and instrumentation, including opera singers, string orchestras, hand bells/chimes and much more. In constant pursuit of new musical frontiers. www.SpenserLiszt.com
Show More
Genres:
Future Jazz Hip-hop Everything Else
Hometown:
Richardson, Texas
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