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Saturday 18 February 2017

Jazz Greats: John Tchicai

John Martin Tchicai (April 28, 1936 – October 8, 2012)


John Tchitai was a Danish/Congolese Free Jazz Saxophonist, Composer and Music Teacher. He did most of his efforts in Denmark, but also had stints in America. His discography stretched from 1962 until his death in 2012. Please take a listen here and have a nice Sunday: Nothing doing in Krakow, Tribal ghost and Queen of ra

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Tchicai
Background information
Birth nameJohn Martin Tchicai
BornApril 28, 1936
Copenhagen, Denmark
DiedOctober 8, 2012 (aged 76)
Perpignan, France
GenresFree jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentsSaxophone
Years active1962–2012
Associated actsNew York Contemporary Five

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