Bill McHenry


Bill McHenry is an American jazz saxophonist and composer. He is the leader of the Bill McHenry Quartet and has released over a dozen albums under his own name, in addition to collaborating on many more.
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Early life

McHenry was born in Blue Hill, Maine, in 1972. He attended the Interlochen Arts Academy, and went on to study at the New England Conservatory of Music.

Later life and career

McHenry moved to New York in 1992. His recording debut as a leader was Rest Stop, with Ben Monder, Chris Higgins and Dan Reiser in 1997. It was followed by Graphic two years later, with Ben Monder, Reid Anderson and Gerald Cleaver. In 2002 he recorded his music with Paul Motian and that led to appearances at the Village Vanguard and two more albums, Roses and Ghosts of the Sun, also with Ben Monder and Reid Anderson. Proximity, a duo recording with drummer Andrew Cyrille, was released around 2016.

Discography

As leader/co-leader

Jazz Is Where You Find It Rest Stop Graphic Live at Smalls with Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson, and Jeff Williams Quartet Featuring Paul Motian Sonic Pressure Roses Rediscovery with John McNeil Chill Morn He Climb Jenny with John McNeil Bloom with Ben Monder Ghosts of the Sun La Peur Du Vide Proximity with Andrew Cyrille Ben Entrada La Nit
  • ''Solo''

As sideman

With Avishai Cohen
With Guillermo Klein
With Ethan Iverson