- Born
- 5 October 1925
Nantucket - Died
- 16 June 2010
North Bennington - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1960–
- Record labels
- Black Saint
- Discography
- 22 albums
Biography
Bill Dixon was a jazz musician who played piano and trumpet. Bill Dixon was born on 5 October 1925 in Nantucket and died on 16 June 2010 in North Bennington. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Black Saint. The discography here lists 22 albums, from “Bill Dixon 7-Tette” (1964) to “Duets 1992” (2019).
William Robert Dixon (October 5, 1925 – June 16, 2010) was an American composer and educator. Dixon was one of the seminal figures in free jazz and late twentieth-century contemporary music. He was also a prominent activist for artists' rights and African-American music tradition. He played the trumpet, flugelhorn, and piano, often using electronic delay and reverb.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Bill Dixon play?
Bill Dixon is known for playing piano and trumpet.
When and where was Bill Dixon born?
Bill Dixon was born 5 October 1925 in Nantucket.
What are Bill Dixon's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Bill Dixon 7-Tette (1964), Bill Dixon in Italy - Volume One (1980), Bill Dixon in Italy - Volume Two (1981), Considerations 1 (1981) and Considerations 2 (1981).
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