Eric Dolphy
American jazz musician (1928-1964) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 36
Eric Allan Dolphy Jr. was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader. Primarily an alto saxophonist, bass clarinetist, and flautist, Dolphy was one of several multi-instrumentalists to gain prominence during the same era.
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Close ties
Charles Mingus Bandmate in Jazz Artists Guild
Max Roach Bandmate in Jazz Artists Guild
Roy Eldridge Bandmate in Jazz Artists Guild
Jo Jones Bandmate in Jazz Artists Guild
John Coltrane Bandmate in John Coltrane Quintet
McCoy Tyner Bandmate in John Coltrane Quintet
Elvin Jones Bandmate in John Coltrane Quintet
Clifford Jordan Bandmate in Charles Mingus Sextet
Jaki Byard Bandmate in Charles Mingus Sextet
Reggie Workman Bandmate in John Coltrane Quintet- Johnny Coles Bandmate in Charles Mingus Sextet
Dannie Richmond Bandmate in Charles Mingus Sextet- Alfred Lion Produced Out to Lunch! (1964)
Bennie Wallace Influenced by Eric- Alan Douglas Produced Conversations (1963)
- Esmond Edwards Produced Out There (1960)
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About this person
His use of the bass clarinet helped to establish the unconventional instrument within jazz. Dolphy extended the vocabulary and boundaries of the alto saxophone, and was among the earliest significant jazz flute soloists.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 1964 · aged 36
