Victor Goines facts for kids
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Victor Goines
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| Birth name | Victor Louis Goines |
| Born | August 6, 1961 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, avant-garde, big band, traditional New Orleans |
| Occupation(s) | President/CEO of Jazz St. Louis - Musician, composer, educator |
| Instruments | Saxophone, clarinet |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Labels | AFO, Criss Cross, Rosemary Joseph |
| Associated acts | Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra |
Victor Louis Goines (born August 6, 1961) is an amazing American jazz musician. He plays both the saxophone and the clarinet. Since September 2022, he has been the President and CEO of Jazz St. Louis, an organization that celebrates jazz music. Before that, he was the director of the jazz program at Juilliard, a very famous music school, from 2000 to 2007.
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Victor Goines' Musical Journey
Victor Goines grew up in New Orleans, a city famous for its jazz music. He went to St. Augustine High School there.
Playing with Jazz Greats
Since 1993, Victor has been a key member of two very important jazz groups: the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and the Wynton Marsalis Septet. These groups are known worldwide for their incredible jazz performances.
From 2008 to 2022, Victor also shared his knowledge as a professor and director of jazz studies at Northwestern University. Now, he leads Jazz St. Louis, helping to bring jazz music to more people.
Collaborations and Creations
Victor Goines has played music with many famous artists across different styles. Some of these include Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Dizzy Gillespie, and Diana Ross.
He has performed on more than 20 recordings. You can hear his music in the soundtracks for three documentaries by Ken Burns and in movies like Undercover Blues (1993) and Rosewood (1997). Victor is also a talented composer, having created over 200 original pieces of music!
Before his current roles, Victor taught music at several universities, including Florida A&M University and the University of New Orleans. He is also an artist for well-known instrument brands like Buffet Crampon and Vandoren.
A Look at Victor Goines' Music
Victor Goines has released many albums as a band leader, where he is the main musician. He has also played on many albums with other artists and groups.
Albums as a Leader
Here are some of the albums where Victor Goines leads the music:
- Genesis (1992)
- Joe's Blues (1998)
- Sunrise To Midnight (2000)
- New Adventures (2006)
- Love Dance (2007)
- Pastels in Ballads and Blues (2007)
- Twilight (2012)
- Morning Swing (2013)
- A Dance At The Mardi Gras Ball (2016)
Playing with Wynton Marsalis Septet
Victor Goines has played on many albums with the famous Wynton Marsalis Septet, including:
- In This House, On This Morning (1994)
- Joe Cool's Blues (1995)
- The Marciac Suite (1999)
- Standard Time, Vol. 4: Marsalis Plays Monk (1999)
- Unforgiveable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson (2004)
Playing with The Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra
He has also contributed to many recordings with The Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra:
- Portraits by Ellington (1992)
- Blood on the Fields (1997)
- Live in Swing City (1999)
- Big Train (1999)
- A Love Supreme (2005)
- Live in Cuba (2015)
- Big Band Holidays (2015)
