Kyle Bruckmann (born 1971) is an American composer and oboist based in San Francisco, California.
Getting his musical start playing in industrial and hardcore bands,Taylor, James Interview in All About Jazz. Bruckmann then studied oboe with Robert Atherholt at Rice University. He earned his master's degree at the University of Michigan (MM 1996) under Harry Sargous and contemporary improvisor Ed Sarath.Djll, Tom "On Procedural Grounds". Liner note essay. New World Records.
His musical aesthetic varies widely, from traditional Western classical to free jazz, electronic music and post-punk rock.American Composers Forum. "ACF". Composer's biography, American Composers Forum, and he cites Charlemagne Palestine as an influence.
His work has been recorded by the labels Porter Records, 482 Music, and New World Records, among others.
, he is the Assistant Professor of Practice in Oboe and Contemporary Music at the University of Pacific Conservatory of Music.
References
All About Jazz "AAJ Artist Page". Chicago Reader "Kyle Bruckmann's Wrack". Another Timbre "Interview with Kyle Bruckmann & Ernst Karel (EKG)".
External links
Discography on Allmusic.com