January 23rd, 2012 | Video section updated!

I have updated the video section of this website, and have added some new clips, including two brand new clips of my Trio with John Hébert and Tyshawn Sorey from a fun gig we did at the Rubin Museum of Art in NYC last December. Other new stuff on there too. Click on the section of the portal labelled 'Videos' on the left hand side - enjoy!

December 12th, 2011 | New live clips added

New audio excerpts of various live performances have been added: John Escreet Trio with John Hébert and Tyshawn Sorey, plus a special version of the John Escreet Project with David Binney Chris Potter, Matt Brewer and Jim Black. Click on the "Live audio clips" tab on the left hand side to listen...

October 19th, 2011 | New album "Exception to the Rule" (Criss Cross) is now available on iTunes...

New album "Exception to the Rule" (Criss Cross) is finally up on iTunes... David Binney - saxophone, Eivind Opsvik - bass, Nasheet Waits - drums. Click here to download from the iTunes store.

October 8th, 2011 | New Album "Exception To The Rule" out now on Criss Cross...

New Album "Exception To The Rule" is out now on Criss Cross. David Binney - saxophone, Eivind Opsvik - bass, Nasheet Waits - drums. Click here to purchase from Amazon.com. Not on iTunes yet, but will post the link as soon as it appears.

September 13th, 2011 | "The Age We Live In" complete pdf scores now available for download...

Thanks to all those that have been asking how they can get hold of the sheet music for "The Age We Live In". You can now purchase the complete scores in pdf format. Enjoy! JE

May 6th, 2011 | THE AGE WE LIVE IN to be released June 14th 2011...

My third album as a leader, "The Age We Live In" will be released on June 14th 2011, on Mythology Records. It features a core group of myself, David Binney, Wayne Krantz and Marcus Gilmore... Tim Lefebvre plays bass on two tracks, plus there is a string section, brass section, electronics, percussion and more... you can now pre-order your copy here, by clicking on the link along the left hand side.

March 17th, 2011 | Album on the way...

Working hard on the new Escreet-Binney-Krantz-Gilmore album we recorded just before Christmas, should be out sometime in May, stay tuned...

November 3rd, 2010 | John Escreet Trio WBGO Studio Session, and Jazz Gallery performance...
New Trio debuts at the Jazz Gallery, NYC on Thursday November 4th. Here is a link to a WBGO Studio Session with the new Trio, John Escreet - piano, John Hébert - bass, Tyshawn Sorey - drums. The premiere of some new music, and an interview...

October 29th, 2010 | Tyshawn Sorey Quartet video - Live in Paris 10/22/10
Just recently returned from a few dates in Europe with Tyshawn Sorey's Quartet. Tyshawn's music is incredible, and these were some really special concerts for me. The Paris concert was filmed by ARTE, in high quality video and audio. This performance took place at Musée du quai Branly. Featuring Tyshawn Sorey, Aaron Stewart, Taylor Ho Bynum and myself. 1 hr 27 mins, one long set... enjoy!

July 22nd, 2010 | Composing...

Back in the UK taking a couple of weeks off to compose music for the Chamber Music America New Jazz Works commission I received last year. This new work will be premiered in the fall, more details on that to come...

June 7th, 2010 | CDs back in stock at CD Baby...
After a brief moment of selling out, Don't Fight The Inevitable CDs are back in stock and availble to purchase again at CD Baby.

June 1st, 2010 | NEW ALBUM OUT NOW!!!

My new album Don't Fight The Inevitable is out now!!! Released June 1st 2010 on Mythology Records. It features David Binney, Ambrose Akinmusire, Matt Brewer and Nasheet Waits. This album was recorded in New York immediately upon returning from a 9-date European tour back in January. I wrote new music for this tour, which was really given chance to grow and develop night after night on the road, and this is what we captured in the studio. I'm really happy with the results and hope you enjoy it. This project was entirely self-funded from start to finish, so the best thing you can do to support this music is buy it! Available to purchase through this site physically or as a download, from iTunes, CD Baby, Amazon and more... You can also now purchase DOWNLOADABLE SCORES of all the original compositions from this new album, as well as the previous album Consequences.

April 25th, 2010 | NEW ALBUM out JUNE 1st

My new album Don't Fight The Inevitable will be released on June 1st on Mythology Records. Featuring David Binney, Ambrose Akinmusire, Matt Brewer and Nasheet Waits. Stay tuned for more details coming soon...

January 24th, 2010 | Back in NYC...

Back in NYC after an amazing tour. Heading into the studio on Tuesday and Wednesday to record the new album with Binney, Ambrose, Matt and Nasheet. Some new dates announced also in the Performances section...

November 4th, 2009 | JANUARY EUROPEAN TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED!

European tour dates for The John Escreet Project have been announced for January 2010. To see the full schedule go to the 'Performances' section. The band features David Binney, Ambrose Akinmusire, Matt Brewer and Nasheet Waits. See you in January!

July 27th, 2009 | CMA New Jazz Works Grant

I am delighted to announce that I am one of the recipients of the Chamber Music America New Jazz Works Program for 2009. New Jazz Works, made possible through the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, supports the creation and performance of new music, funds activities that extend the life of the work, and encourages the development of career-related business skills. Thank you for this great opportunity!

July 26th, 2009 | Website updated!
I have finally updated the website again after many months. There are new sound clips to listen to, new free downloads, new photos, videos etc, new gig listings... enjoy.

October 13th, 2008 | Debut CD "Consequneces" finally out!

My debut CD "Consequneces" is finally out! It features David Binney - saxophone/electronics, Ambrose Akinmusire - trumpet, Matt Brewer - double bass and Tysahwn Sorey - drums. The official release date was Sept 30th 2008. It is currently available on iTunes, at Amazon.com etc and all good CD stores and online retailers. It will soon be available to buy through this website... more money comes to me that way ; ) and of course, you can always purchase a copy directly from me at any of my live shows.