Flute artist Eric Dolphy

Eric Dolphy

Living place: California

Birthday: 20-6-1928 (96 years old)

Population of US 1928: 120,509,000

Global rank: #70170

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Flute artist Eric Dolphy profile

Who is Flute artist Eric Dolphy?
Jazz flute player who came to prominence in the 1960s and who is considered the first important bass clarinet soloist in Jazz. He also plays musical instruments such as clarinet and piccolos.
In 1962, he placed a young pianist named Herbie Hancock in one of his working bands.
 
 

Young / Before famous

He learned the oboe at school and later performed locally as a member of the big bebop band played by Gerald Wilson and Roy Porter.

Family life info

Before his death, he was engaged to Joyce Mordecai, a classically trained dancer.

Close relationship

Who is Boy (girl) friend/ wife (husband)/ darling Flute artist Eric Dolphy?
He was a frequent collaborator and friend of John Coltrane.

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Summary of Eric Dolphy profile

When was Flute artist Eric Dolphy born?
Eric Dolphy birthday 20-6-1928 (at the age of 96).
Where is Flute artist Eric Dolphy's birth place, what is Zodiac/Chinese Zodiac?
Eric Dolphy was born in California, . is a Flute artist, whose Zodiac is Gemini, and who Chinese Zodiac is The Dragon. Eric Dolphy's global rank is 70170 and whose rank is 11 in list of famous Flute artist. Population of US in 1928 is about 120,509,000 persons.
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Events in 1928 and 20-6

Events in US in the birth year of Eric Dolphy

  • The Jones-White Merchant Marine Act passed by Congress (May 22) provides funds to help make the U.S. commercial shipping industry more competitive in the world.
  • Former Chicago city council member Oscar DePriest is elected to the 71st U.S. Congress (Nov. 6). He is the first black Representative to be elected in a northern state.
  • U.S. voters elect Herbert Hoover president (Nov. 6) over Alfred E. Smith, governor of New York.

Birthday Eric Dolphy (20-6) in history

  • Day 20-6 year 1756: British soldiers were forced into Fort William, Calcutta, measuring just 4.5m x 5.5m. It is known as "Calcutta's Black Hole."
  • Day 20-6 year 1782: The Great Seal of the United States was adopted.
  • Day 20-6 year 1819: The 320-ton Savannah became the first steamship to cross the Atlantic.
  • Day 20-6 year 1837: Queen Victoria ascended the British throne.
  • Day 20-6 year 1863: West Virginia became the 35th state in the United States.
  • Day 20-6 year 1893: Lizzie Borden, accused of murdering her parents, was found innocent by a jury in New Bedford, Mass.
  • Day 20-6 year 1967: Muhammad Ali was convicted of violating Selective Service laws by refusing to be drafted.
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