Ab Baars

Ab Baars (born November 21, 1955, in Axel, Netherlands) is a Dutch saxophonist and clarinetist who has had an active performance career since the 1970s.^[1] He has recorded several albums for the Geestgronden Records, Atavistic Records, and WIG records.^[2]

Baars began studying the piano and music theory at the age of 5. At 15 he began pursuing studies on the tenor saxophone and was soon after playing in wind ensembles. At the age of 18 he entered the Rotterdam Conservatory where he pursued saxophone studies in both classical and contemporary styles of music like jazz and rock. He later pursued clarinet studies in Los Angeles with John Carter in 1989. Baars' 1997 album A Free Step was dedicated to recording previously unheard compositions by Carter who had died in 1991.^[3]

While a student in Rotterdam, Baars became a member of the

Since 1989, Baars has periodically performed as a guest artist with the Dutch punk band The Ex.[3]

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