DOMINIC FRAGMAN
 
 
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Dominic Fragman "brings innovation to his musical approach" states WBAL news radio. Right This Minute TV calls him a "musical genius." His work is recognized by Guitar Player Magazine and Laughing Squid as "amazing" and "remarkable." What's Up Magazine says he is "exploring music from all angles with his instrument and free spirit." 

Fragman is a musician and program designer whose work focuses on creativity, originality, and freedom. He studied and performed with master improvisers, Paul F. Murphy, Larry Willis, and Cecil Taylor and is a founding member of Sonic Spirits with Murphy and former poet laureate, Jere Carroll-Murphy. He has toured domestically and internationally with numerous artists including performances at the Kennedy Center, Birdland, the Salerno Conservatory, and the Madrid Jazz Festival. 

 

Fragman's programming has been featured at Loyola New Orleans, Regis University, St. Mary's College of Maryland, the Voice of America, and beyond. To help cultivate creativity and innovation, Fragman was appointed artist-in-residence at TechPort, a University of Maryland and U.S. Navy unmanned aircraft research facility. As a result of his work there, he was credited with inspiring two patent pursuits, including a product that resulted in a change to FDA policy.

Fragman’s work with Sonic Spirits is pushing the musical envelope. The group has recorded over 700 pieces of music and released three albums: Interstellar Beach Music (2024), Wax Wake (2025), and Songs of the Wave Planes (2026). The albums are part of the library collection at the St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

Fragman also performs as the Solo Trio where he plays guitar, drums, and sings simultaneously—all live, no looping. His videos have received millions of views and been featured on TV and radio around the world. SPIN Magazine calls Fragman’s Solo Trio work, “impressive”.

 
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