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Alex Cline (born January 4, 1956, in Los Angeles, CA) is a pivotal figure in West Coast avant-jazz. A drummer and composer known for explorative ensembles and collaborative spirit, Cline began performing with his twin brother Nels Cline and quickly established himself across a network of West Coast improvisers. He co-founded Quartet Music in 1979 with Jeff Gauthier and Eric Von Essen, a group recognized with NEA and California Arts Council grants for its daring approach to modern jazz.

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As a leader and sideman, Cline’s discography spans ECM, Nine Winds, and Cryptogramophone, with landmark albums such as The Lamp and the Star (ECM, 1989) and Oceans of Vows (2017), the latter featuring the 14-piece Flower Garland Orchestra and drawing inspiration from Thich Nhat Hanh’s poetry and Buddhist sutras. The project premiered at the Angel City Jazz Festival in 2015 and demonstrates Cline’s commitment to melding music with contemplative themes and humanitarian support.

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Live performances remain a cornerstone of his career, and 2025 brings the Flower of the Season 2025: Sky. It’s! tour at Electric Lodge in Los Angeles (Sept. 19–21, 2025). Whether collaborating on intimate duo sets or leading large ensembles, Alex Cline’s work invites listeners into richly textured, spiritually grounded improvisation.

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Note: Cline’s public presence is primarily through Bandcamp/streaming platforms and artist management pages, with collaborations and live appearances frequently announced through venue pages and project-specific channels.

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Born: January 4, 1956, Los Angeles, CA
Early collaborations with twin brother Nels Cline
Co-founded Quartet Music (1979) — with Jeff Gauthier and Eric Von Essen; NEA and California Arts Council grants awarded
Notable leader albums: The Lamp and the Star (ECM, 1989); extensive Cryptogramophone releases
Oceans of Vows (2017) with the Flower Garland Orchestra; inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh’s poetry and Buddhist sutras; proceeds support the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation
Premiere of Oceans of Vows at Angel City Jazz Festival (2015)
2025: Flower of the Season 2025: Sky. It’s! at Electric Lodge, Los Angeles (Sept. 19–21, 2025)

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Born January 4, 1956, in Los Angeles, CA; began playing with his twin brother Nels Cline and collaborated with many West Coast avant-jazz artists.
Co-founded Quartet Music (with Jeff Gauthier and Eric Von Essen) in 1979; the group received NEA and California Arts Council grants.
Notable leader albums include The Lamp and the Star (ECM, 1989) and a series of Cryptogramophone releases; Oceans of Vows (2017) features a 14-piece Flower Garland Orchestra.
Oceans of Vows draws on Thich Nhat Hanh’s poetry and Buddhist sutras and profits from sales supported the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation; the project premiered at Angel City Jazz Festival in 2015.
2025 performance: Flower of the Season 2025: Sky. It’s! at Electric Lodge in Los Angeles (Sept. 19–21, 2025).
Discography includes numerous collaborations and vast work as both leader and sideman across ECM, Nine Winds, and Cryptogramophone labels; solo/ensemble works span from 1977 to 2018.

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Alex Cline Discography

Dependent Origination
2018 · FMR
Oceans of Vows
2017 · Cryptogramophone
For People in Sorrow
2013 · Cryptogramophone
Continuation
2008 · Cryptogramophone
Cloud Plate
2005 · Cryptogramophone
The Constant Flame
2001 · Cryptogramophone
The Other Shore
2000 · Cryptogramophone
Sparks Fly Upward
1999 · Cryptogramophone
Espiritu
1998 · Trumedia
Right of Violet
1996 · Nine Winds
Montsalvat
1995 · Nine Winds
The Lamp and the Star
1989 · ECM
Summer Night
1989 · Delos
Not Alone
1981 · Nine Winds
Quartet Music
1981 · Nine Winds
Ocean Park
1984 · Nine Winds
Window On the Lake
1986 · Nine Winds
Duo Infinity
1977 · Aten

Biography highlights

Born: January 4, 1956, Los Angeles, CA
Early collaborations with twin brother Nels Cline
Co-founded Quartet Music (1979) — with Jeff Gauthier and Eric Von Essen; NEA and California Arts Council grants awarded
Notable leader albums: The Lamp and the Star (ECM, 1989); extensive Cryptogramophone releases
Oceans of Vows (2017) with the Flower Garland Orchestra; inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh’s poetry and Buddhist sutras; proceeds support the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation
Premiere of Oceans of Vows at Angel City Jazz Festival (2015)
2025: Flower of the Season 2025: Sky. It’s! at Electric Lodge, Los Angeles (Sept. 19–21, 2025)

Discography overview

Leader and sideman across ECM, Nine Winds, Cryptogramophone; works span from 1977 to 2018
Encounters across collaborations with independent labels and West Coast avant-jazz peers
Ongoing projects emphasize collective improvisation, orchestral textures, and reflective themes

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