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Gene Quill
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Saxophonists · 1927–1988

Gene Quill

American jazz saxophonist (1927–1988)

Born
15 December 1927
Atlantic City
Died
8 December 1988
Country
United States

Biography

Gene Quill was a jazz musician who played saxophone and clarinet. Gene Quill was born on 15 December 1927 in Atlantic City and died on 8 December 1988. The music is usually filed under jazz.

Daniel Eugene Quill (December 15, 1927 – December 8, 1988) was an American jazz alto saxophonist who played often with Phil Woods in the duet Phil and Quill. Quill also worked as a sideman for Buddy DeFranco, Quincy Jones, Gene Krupa, Gerry Mulligan, and Claude Thornhill. He played on the last recording of Billie Holiday in 1959. In 1988, Quill died at the age of 60 in his hometown of Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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Also plays on

Albums where Gene Quill is credited as a sideman

1956 This Is How I Feel About Jazz — Quincy Jones alto saxophone
1959 Last Recording — Billie Holiday with Ray Ellis and His Orchestra alto saxophone

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Gene Quill play?

Gene Quill is known for playing saxophone and clarinet.

When and where was Gene Quill born?

Gene Quill was born 15 December 1927 in Atlantic City.

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