Jerome Richardson

Jerome Richardson Jerome Richardson American jazz musician (1920–2000) For other people named Jerome Richardson, see Jerome Richardson (disambiguation). Jerome Richardson (November 15, 1920[1] – June 23, 2000) was an American jazz musician and woodwind player. He is cited as playing one of the earliest jazz flute recordings with his work on the 1949 Quincy Jones arranged song "Kingfish".[2] Quick facts Born, Died ... Jerome Richardson Born November 15, 1920[1] Sealey Texas, U.S. Died June 23, 2000 (aged 79) Englewood, New Jersey, U.S. Genres Jazz Instruments Saxophone, flute Close Career Starting from the age of eight, he first played alto saxophone, taking Johnny Hodges, Benny Carter and Willie Smith as models.[2][3] Local band leaders Ben Watkins and Willy Baranco took interest…

GENRES: Jazz, Baritone Saxophone