What is Sam Rivers's full name?
Samuel Carthorne Rivers
Sam Rivers nickname(s):
Jazz Man
Sam Rivers date of birth:
September 25, 1923
How old was Sam Rivers when died?
88
Where was Sam Rivers born?
El Reno, Oklahoma
When did Sam Rivers die?
December 26, 2011
Sam Rivers body shape:
Slim
What color is Sam Rivers's hair?
Salt and Pepper
What is Sam Rivers's ethnicity?
Black
What is Sam Rivers nationality?
American
Where did Sam Rivers go to university?
Boston Conservatory
What is Sam Rivers's occupation?
Saxophonist, clarinetist, flautist, bandleader, composer, educator
Sam Rivers claim to fame:
Miles in Tokyo
What genre is Sam Rivers's work?
Jazz, avant-garde jazz, free jazz
What instruments does Sam Rivers play?
Tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, bass clarinet, flute, harmonica, piano
Short Biography
Samuel Carthorne Rivers (September 25, 1923 – December 26, 2011) was an American jazz musician and composer. He performed on soprano and tenor saxophones, bass clarinet, flute, harmonica and piano.