“The highest form of currency is how we treat one another.” -UTRIL
Utril Rhaburn was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He began studying saxophone at the age of 8. At the age of 12, Utril moved to Germany, where he performed abroad in countries such as Germany, Belgium, Italy, and France by age 18. Utril performed a live auditioned in Paris , and was accepted to Berklee College of Music in 2011.
Utril is a graduate of Berklee College of Music. He graduated in 2016 with a degree in Performance/ Music Business.
He has performed at many notable venues including: The Blue Note NYC “ with Grammy winning Mtume, and Black Thought of the The Roots, SOBs NYC, Schullers Jazz Club , Boston, House of Blues Boston, Hard Rock Café Boston, Soho House NYC, The Plaza Hotel, The Jazz Club at AMAN NYC, The Arva Restaurant at the AMAN NYC, The Polo Bar NYC, Spotify HQ NYC, Sirius XM radio, The Consulate General of Switzerland NYC, Rockwood Music Hall, GAP HQ NYC, Nublu NYC and many more!
Utril has been mentioned in New York Times in 2023 digital, and print for a performance at the iconic Landmarked Penthouse of many icons including Norman Rockwell.
His studio recordings as a saxophonist includinesfeatures with Wiz Khalifa, Joyner Lucas, Emmy Winning rapper / Actor Joey Bada&$, Curren$y, Jadakiss, and many more.
Recently, Utril has been featured in “New York Chic” by Assouline world renowned book publishers of culture and lifestyle, and in Forbes Magazine for the New York Chic feature.
Utril’s soulful stylings emanate a truly euphoric music experience. He performs various styles of music including jazz, bossa nova, and hip hop.
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