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Barre Phillips

American bassist (1934-2024) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 90

Barre Phillips was an American jazz bassist. A professional musician since 1960, he moved to New York City in 1962, then to Europe in 1967. From 1972 he was based in southern France, where in 2014 he founded the European Improvisation Center.

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United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1934 to 2024 · aged 90

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