Jon Irabagon is a prominent Filipino-American saxophonist and composer from Chicago, recognized for his contributions to both experimental and mainstream jazz. He is the founder of Irabbagast Records and has gained acclaim for his performances and recordings, including winning the Thelonious Monk International Saxophone Competition in 2008.
Jon Irabagon has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 74 out of 100. despite having 1K monthly Spotify listeners, their artistic output and fan engagement suggest they deserve a significantly larger audience. they have notable achievements including guggenheim fellow (2026).
Jon Irabagon works in jazz originating from USA (Illinois). As a music artist at the "emerging" level, Jon Irabagon has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader jazz scene. They are signed to a major label.
Jon Irabagon has approximately 1K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 30 YouTube subscribers. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.
Fans of Jon Irabagon often also enjoy David Binney, Ben Wendel, Chris Potter, Mark Turner, Joshua Redman. These artists share common ground in the jazz space and/or the USA music scene. If you appreciate Jon Irabagon's approach to jazz, these artists offer similar qualities.
With a Gap Score of 74/100, Jon Irabagon's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (emerging). Contributing factors: with 1K monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically; being based in USA, they face additional barriers to visibility in the English-language-dominated global music industry.