Eric Person (born 1963, St. Louis, Missouri) is an American alto and soprano saxophone player and leader of Meta-Four and Metamorphosis. Since coming to New York City in 1982, Person has performed with a who's who list of legends on the jazz and rock scene. He's performed and recorded with jazz masters:McCoy Tyner, Dave Holland, Chico Hamilton, John Hicks and World Saxophone Quartet. In rock, funk and world music:Vernon Reid, Ben Harper, Ofra Haza and Bootsy Collins. Person is also on over forty recordings as a leader and sideman. Because of Person's eclectic musical experience, he's considered a musician for almost any genre.
Read more about Eric Person: Early Years, 1982-92 New York City, 1993-98 New Horizons, 1999-present, Collaborations, Recordings
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