Jerome Richardson

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For the basketball player, see Jerome "Pooh" Richardson.

Jerome Richardson
BornNovember 15, 1920
Oakland, California, U.S.
DiedJune 23, 2000 (aged 79)
Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.
GenresJazz
Instrument(s)Saxophone, flute

Jerome Richardson (November 15, 1920 – June 23, 2000)[1] was an American jazz musician, tenor saxophonist, and flute player, who also played soprano sax, alto sax, baritone sax, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto flute and piccolo.[2] He played with Charles Mingus, Lionel Hampton, Billy Eckstine, The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, Kenny Burrell, and later with Earl Hines' small band.[1]

Richardson was born in Oakland, California, and died in Englewood, New Jersey, of heart failure at the age of 79.[2][3]

Discography[edit]

As leader[edit]

As sideman[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Jerome Richardson Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Jerome Richardson". The Guardian. 11 July 2000. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Jerome Richardson". IMDb.com. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  4. ^ Savoy Records discography Jazzdisco.org. Retrieved 24 June 2013.

External links[edit]

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