Elton Dean
British saxophonist (1945-2006) · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Died at 60
Elton Dean was an English jazz musician who performed on alto saxophone, saxello and occasionally keyboards. Part of the Canterbury scene, he featured in Soft Machine, among others.
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Elton John Bandmate in Bluesology
Robert Wyatt Bandmate in Soft Machine
Kevin Ayers Bandmate in Soft Machine
Mike Ratledge Bandmate in Soft Machine
Keith Tippett Bandmate in Dennis González Dallas-London SextetTheo Travis Bandmate in Soft Machine
Roy Babbington Bandmate in Soft Machine
John Etheridge Bandmate in Soft Machine
Alan Wakeman Bandmate in Soft Machine
Louis Moholo Bandmate in Dennis González Dallas-London Sextet
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About this person
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1945 to 2006 · aged 60