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Gene Ammons

American tenor saxophonist (1925-1974) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 49

Eugene "Jug" Ammons, also known as "The Boss", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. The son of boogie-woogie pianist Albert Ammons, Gene Ammons is remembered for his accessible music, steeped in soul and R&B.

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United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 1974 · aged 49

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