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Eric Dolphy, Saxophone

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b. June 29, 1928; d. June 29, 1964

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Los Angeles, CA

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A gifted alto saxophonist, flutist, and bass clarinetist he evolved an entirely original approach to his instruments in service to a rangy, fresh compositional style. His most noted sideman stints were with Charles Mingus and John Coltrane.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_dolphy

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