"...a unique sound that is both holy and hip... the integration of an almost prayerful melodicism suggestive of Charles Lloyd with a more forward-thrusting, free-wheeling improvisational approach that echoes Coltrane, Davis, Shorter and Coleman." - Jazz Police

Bobb Fantauzzo has developed a unique voice on the Native American style flute. It is the feel of contemporary jazz voiced through the dulcet tonalities of wooden flutes.

​Labeled an innovator on the Native American style flute, Fantauzzo is known for pushing the boundaries of the instrument, bringing a vitality and intensity to his music. His versatility has provided him the opportunities to perform alongside noted musicians in a wide range of genres – from R. Carlos Nakai to Irv Williams and from Delfeayo Marsalis to the Violent Femmes.

Bobb Fantauzzo headlines JazZen, the Minneapolis based trio that embraces the essence of jazz with highly unusual instrumentation and inspired soloing. The organic timbre of Fantauzzo's wooden flutes, weaving through the swirling undercurrents provided by Aaron Kerr's electric cello and Derrin Pinto's drum kit, opens new sonic possibilities and creates a distinct sound that is simultaneously primitive and contemporary.

"...a versatile sound that incorporates everything from modern groove to world jazz." - MOJA Radio

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