John Blake Jr.
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For the American politician, see John Blake Jr. (politician).
John Edward Blake Jr. (July 3, 1947[1] – August 15, 2014)[2] was an American jazz violinist from South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.[1] He performed most prominently as a sideman in groups led by Grover Washington Jr. (in the late 1970s) and McCoy Tyner (in the early 1980s),[1] as well as led his own groups.[3]
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John Blake Jr. | |
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Born | (1947-07-03)July 3, 1947 South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | August 15, 2014(2014-08-15) (aged 67) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Violinist |
Instrument | Violin |
Website | johnblakejr |
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His son Jonathan Blake is an accomplished jazz drummer, bandleader and composer.
He died on August 15, 2014, from complications of multiple myeloma.[4]