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Danny Ray Thompson
American jazz musician (1947–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Danny Ray Thompson (October 1, 1947 – March 12, 2020) was an American jazz musician.[3] He played baritone saxophone with the Sun Ra Arkestra and managed the band for a period of time.[4]
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Danny Ray Thompson | |
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![]() Thompson (right), in 2008 | |
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Born | (1947-10-01)October 1, 1947 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | March 12, 2020(2020-03-12) (aged 72) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Genres | Avant-garde jazz, free jazz, experimental |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Baritone saxophone,[1] bassoon[2] |
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