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| Birth name | Eric Allan Dolphy Jr. |
| Born | June 20, 1928, Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Died | June 29, 1964, Berlin, Germany |
| Genres | Jazz, avant-garde jazz, post-bop, third stream, free jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Bandleader, saxophonist, flautist, bass clarinetist, composer, sideman |
| Instruments | Alto saxophone, bass clarinet, flute, soprano clarinet, baritone saxophone, piccolo |
| Years active | 1949–1964 |
| Labels | Impulse, Prestige, Transatlantic, Blue Note, Mercury |
| Associated acts | Charles Mingus, John Coltrane, Booker Little, Chico Hamilton, Mal Waldron, Ron Carter, Oliver Nelson, Ornette Coleman, Max Roach, John Lewis, Freddie Hubbard, George Russell, Ted Curson, Abbey Lincoln, Ken McIntyre, Andrew Hill, Benny Golson |
About Eric Dolphy
Flute Player Eric Dolphy was born on June 20, 1928 in California, United States (He dies at the age of 36, on June 29, 1964).
Jazz flautist who rose to popularity in the 1960s and is often regarded as the first significant bass clarinet performer in the genre. He also played clarinets and piccolos, among other instruments.
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Eric Dolphy before becoming famous
Eric Dolphy was born in the Zodiac sign Gemini (The Twins), and 1928 is also the year of Dragon (龍) in the Chinese Zodiac.
He mastered the oboe in school and later played in Composer Gerald Wilson and Roy Porter's bebop large bands in his hometown.
Achievement of Eric Dolphy
In 1962, he hired Pianist Herbie Hancock, a teenage pianist, to join one of his working bands.
Eric Dolphy's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship
He was engaged to Joyce Mordecai, a classically trained dancer, before his death.
Eric Dolphy on Social Media
Eric Dolphy Collabed with
Saxophonist John Coltrane was a frequent collaborator and friend of his.
Eric Dolphy Income & Net worth
Eric Dolphy's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a flute player. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Eric Dolphy.
Eric Dolphy Height and Weight
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