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Sunny MurraySunny Murray Sunny Murray American jazz drummer (1936–2017) James Marcellus Arthur "Sunny" Murray (September 21, 1936 – December 7, 2017) was an American musician, and was one of the pioneers of the free jazz style of drumming.[1] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Sunny Murray Background information Born James Marcellus Arthur Murray (1936-09-21)September 21, 1936 Idabel, Oklahoma, U.S. Died December 7, 2017(2017-12-07) (aged 81) Paris, France Genres Free jazz Occupation Drummer Close Biography Murray was born in Idabel, Oklahoma,[1] where he was raised by an uncle who later died after being refused treatment at a hospital because of his race. He began playing drums at the age of nine. As a teen, he lived in a rough part of Philadelphia,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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