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Rufus HarleyRufus Harley Rufus Harley American jazz musician (1936–2006) Rufus Harley Jr. (May 20, 1936 – August 1, 2006) was an American jazz musician known primarily as the first jazz musician to adopt the Great Highland bagpipe as his primary instrument. Quick facts Born, Died ... Rufus Harley Jr. Born (1936-05-20)May 20, 1936 Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. Died August 1, 2006(2006-08-01) (aged 70) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instrument Bagpipes Years active 1960s–2005 Label Atlantic Close Biography Although born near Raleigh, North Carolina, at an early age Harley moved with his mother to a poor neighborhood in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He began playing the C melody saxophone at age 12 and also played trumpet. At the age of 22, he… (Source: Wikipedia)
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