Dewey Redman

American saxophonist (1931-2006) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 75

Walter Dewey Redman was an American saxophonist who performed free jazz as a bandleader, and as a member of bands including those led by Ornette Coleman and Keith Jarrett.

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Ornette Coleman Bandmate in The Ornette Coleman Quartet
Charlie Haden Bandmate in The Ornette Coleman Quartet
Ed Blackwell Bandmate in Ed Blackwell Trio
Cameron Brown Bandmate in Ed Blackwell Trio

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Portrait by Gert Chesi (1986)

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Guggenheim Fellowship2002

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