Don Cherry date of birth:
November 18, 1936
How old was Don Cherry when died?
58
Where was Don Cherry born?
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
When did Don Cherry die?
October 19, 1995
What genre is Don Cherry's work?
Jazz, free jazz, world fusion music
What instruments does Don Cherry play?
Cornet, pocket trumpet, piano
Short Biography
Donald Eugene Cherry (November 18, 1936 – October 19, 1995) was an American jazz trumpeter. Noted for his long association with saxophonist Ornette Coleman, which began in the late 1950s, Cherry also became a pioneer of world fusion music in the 1960s. During this period, he incorporated various ethnic styles into his playing. After relocating to Sweden in the 1970s, he continued to tour and play festivals throughout the world and worked with a wide variety of musicians.