Occupation(s) Violinist Role Musical performer Instruments Violin | Website johnblakejr.com Genres Jazz Name John Jr. | |
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Born July 3, 1947
South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ( 1947-07-03 ) Associated acts Grover Washington, Jr., McCoy Tyner Died August 15, 2014, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Albums A New Beginning, Adventures of the Heart Similar People Onaje Allan Gumbs, Grover Washington - Jr, Nicole Renee, Buddy Williams, Jef Lee Johnson | ||
Education West Virginia University | ||
John blake jr jazz violin performs an impromptu piece at settlement music school
John Edward Blake Jr. (July 3, 1947 – August 15, 2014) was an American jazz violinist from South Philadelphia. He performed most prominently as a sideman in groups led by Grover Washington Jr. (in the late 1970s) and McCoy Tyner (in the early 1980s), as well as led his own groups. He died on August 15, 2014 from complications of multiple myeloma.
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Discography
With Muhal Richard Abrams
With Cecil McBee
With Archie Shepp
With McCoy Tyner
With James Blood Ulmer
With Grover Washington Jr.
Songs
NobodyOlive Branch
AgendaOlive Branch
No MannersThe Lock Sessions
References
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