Charles Gayle
American free jazz musician (1939–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charles Gayle (February 28, 1939 – September 7, 2023) was an American free jazz musician. Initially known as a saxophonist who came to prominence in the 1990s after decades of obscurity, Gayle also performed as pianist, bass clarinetist, bassist, and percussionist.[1]
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Born | (1939-02-28)February 28, 1939 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
Origin | New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | September 7, 2023(2023-09-07) (aged 84) New York City, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, educator |
Instrument(s) | Tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, piano, bass clarinet, acoustic bass |
Years active | 1960s–2023 |
Labels | Silkheart, Black Saint, Knitting Factory, FMP, Clean Feed, Tompkins Square |
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