Eric Dolphy

Eric Dolphy Eric Dolphy American jazz musician (1928–1964) Eric Allan Dolphy Jr. (June 20, 1928 – June 29, 1964) was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader. Primarily an alto saxophonist, bass clarinetist, and flautist,[1] Dolphy was one of several multi-instrumentalists to gain prominence during the same era. His use of the bass clarinet helped to establish the unconventional instrument within jazz.[2][3] Dolphy extended the vocabulary and boundaries of the alto saxophone, and was among the earliest significant jazz flute soloists.[4][3] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Eric Dolphy Background information Born Eric Allan Dolphy Jr. (1928-06-20)June 20, 1928 Los Angeles, California, U.S. Died June 29, 1964(1964-06-29) (aged 36) West Berlin Genres Avant-garde jazz post-bop third stream free jazz Occupations…

GENRES: Jazz, Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute