Buddy Collette date of birth:
August 6, 1921
How old was Buddy Collette when died?
89
Where was Buddy Collette born?
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
When did Buddy Collette die?
September 19, 2010
What genre is Buddy Collette's work?
Cool jazz, West Coast jazz, West Coast blues
What instruments does Buddy Collette play?
Tenor saxophone, Alto saxophone flute, clarinet
Short Biography
William Marcel "Buddy" Collette (August 6, 1921 – September 19, 2010) was an American tenor saxophonist, flautist, and clarinetist. He was highly influential in the West coast jazz and West Coast blues mediums, also collaborating with saxophonist Dexter Gordon, drummer Chico Hamilton, and his lifelong friend, bassist Charles Mingus.