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Gene Quill

American jazz saxophonist (1927-1988) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 60

Daniel Eugene Quill was an American jazz alto saxophonist who played often with Phil Woods in the duet Phil and Quill. Quill also worked as a sideman for Buddy DeFranco, Quincy Jones, Gene Krupa, Gerry Mulligan, and Claude Thornhill. He played on the last recording of Billie Holiday in 1959.

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In 1988, Quill died at the age of 60 in his hometown of Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 1988 · aged 60