What is Eric Dolphy's full name?
Eric Allan Dolphy
Eric Dolphy date of birth:
June 20, 1928
How old was Eric Dolphy when died?
36
Where was Eric Dolphy born?
Los Angeles, California, USA
When did Eric Dolphy die?
June 29, 1964
Where did Eric Dolphy die?
Berlin, Germany
Why did Eric Dolphy die?
Heart Attack
What color is Eric Dolphy's hair?
Black
What is Eric Dolphy nationality?
American
What is Eric Dolphy's occupation?
Bandleader, saxophonist, flutist, bass clarinetist, composer, sideman
Eric Dolphy claim to fame:
Out to Lunch (1964)
What genre is Eric Dolphy's work?
Jazz, avant-garde jazz, post-bop, third stream, free jazz
What instruments does Eric Dolphy play?
Alto saxophone, flute, bass clarinet, soprano clarinet, baritone saxophone, piccolo
Short Biography
Eric Allan Dolphy, Jr. (June 20, 1928 – June 29, 1964) was an American jazz alto saxophonist, flautist, and bass clarinetist. On a few occasions, he also played the clarinet and piccolo. Dolphy was one of several multi-instrumentalists to gain prominence in the 1960s. He was one of the first important bass clarinet soloists in jazz, extended the vocabulary and boundaries of the alto saxophone, and was among the earliest significant jazz flute soloists.