Jazz Greats: Clifford Thornton

Clifford Edward Thornton III (September 6, 1936 – November 25, 1989)

Free Jazz and Avant-Garde Jazz Trumpeter and Trombonist and Educator and Activist, Clifford Thornton, was a regarded composer that crafted much loved Albums beginning in the 1960's. He had stints as Assistant Professor (Wesleyan University) and was also a Political Activist. He died in 1989; please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Clifford Thornton New Art Ensemble - 15th floor and Huey is free

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clifford_Thornton

Background Information
Birth name	Clifford Edward Thornton III
Born	September 6, 1936 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	1989 Geneva, Switzerland
Genres	Avant-garde jazz, free jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer, bandleader, educator
Instruments	Trumpet, trombone