Bogdan Rankovic

Bogdan Rankovic is a Serbian clarinetist, bass clarinetist and saxophonist whose work crosses contemporary jazz, improvisation and musical traditions of the Balkans. His expressive woodwind playing ranges from melodic and rhythmic material to exploratory extended techniques.

He has performed with composer Boris Kovač and in ensembles directed by violist Szilárd Mezei, including the Szilárd Mezei International Improvisers Ensemble. Recordings with these groups document his activity on bass clarinet, clarinet and alto saxophone. Creative Sources features him as part of the wider contemporary improvisation scene, where music develops through interaction among musicians with different backgrounds.