Gene Ammons
American jazz tenor saxophonist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Eugene "Jug" Ammons (April 14, 1925 – August 6, 1974),[1] also known as "The Boss", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist.[2] The son of boogie-woogie pianist Albert Ammons,[1][3] Gene Ammons is remembered for his accessible music, steeped in soul and R&B.[4]
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Birth name | Eugene Ammons |
Also known as | "Jug", "The Boss" |
Born | (1925-04-14)April 14, 1925 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
Died | August 6, 1974(1974-08-06) (aged 49) Chicago, Illinois, United States |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Tenor saxophone |
Years active | 1943–1974 |
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