Kyle Bruckmann

Kyle Bruckmann (born 1971) is an American composer and oboist based in San Francisco, California. Getting his musical start playing in industrial and hardcore bands, Bruckmann then studied oboe with Robert Atherholt at Rice University. He earned his masters at the University of Michigan (MM 1996) under Harry Sargous and contemporary improvisor Ed Sarath. His musical aesthetic varies widely, from traditional Western classical to free jazz, electronic music and post-punk rock. and he cites Charlemagne Palestine as an influence. His work has been recorded by the labels Porter Records, 482 Music, and New World Records, among others.