The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Saturday 14 July 2018

Jazz Greats: Ted Curson

Theodore Curson (June 3, 1935 – November 4, 2012)

Jazz Trumpeter, Ted Curson, worked in the Avant-garde Jazz sub-genre and had a career that lasted from 1955 to 2012, the year of his death. He worked for many years in Finland at Festivals and Events, released numerous Solo efforts and also worked as a Sideman. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Dem's Blues, Only forever, Falling in love with you and Tears for Dolphy

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Curson
Background information
BornJune 3, 1935
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedNovember 4, 2012(aged 77)
Montclair, New Jersey
GenresJazzavant-garde jazz
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsTrumpet
Years active1955–2012
LabelsPrestigeFontana,AtlanticFreedom,FuturaMarge,TridentWhynot,Inner City,Chiaroscuro
Associated actsCharles Mingus, Spirit of Life Ensemble

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