Courtney Pine

Courtney Pine (born circa 1964) is a British jazz musician known for his work across contemporary jazz. He plays saxophone, bass clarinet, clarinet and voice. Pine first gained attention with his 1986 debut album *Journey to the Urge Within*, followed by *Angel Heart* (1987) and *The Vision's Tale* (1989). His discography spans several decades, including *Closer to Home* (1990), *Devotion* (2003), *Song (The Ballad Book)* (2015) and *Spirituality* (2022). A further release, *Out Of The Ghetto: A Modern-Day Jazz Story*, is scheduled for 2026. Pine has maintained a consistent presence in the UK jazz scene, with his work available across major platforms including Spotify, YouTube and Discogs. His style blends jazz with broader contemporary influences, and his use of bass clarinet is a notable feature of his sound. He also maintains an official website and has a Wikipedia entry documenting his career.