Raffi Garabedian

contemporary jazzpost-bopfree improvisationvocal jazzmodern creative

tenor saxophone

Raffi Garabedian is a tenor saxophonist and composer from Oakland, California, known for his atmospheric and thoughtful approach to post-bop jazz. A dedicated improvisationalist, he creates sonic atmospheres through spontaneous composition, as heard on albums like 2021's Melodies in Silence and 2024's The Crazy Dog. He also serves as an educator at Sonoma State University and Berkeley High School.