Colin Stetson

Biography

Colin Stetson, born March 3, 1975 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a Canadian musician and composer. Essentially a saxophonist, he also plays clarinet, bass clarinet, French horn, flute and cornet. He currently resides in Montreal, Quebec and is signed to Constellation Records. He became known for his unique performances on jazz and rock stages and has notably toured for Arcade Fire, Bell Orchestre and Bon Iver. His mastery of circular breathing, which allows him to blow continuously for several minutes, combined with percussive playing on his instrument's keys and an ability to produce a melodic line with his voice, enables him to create a totally new palette of sounds.