John Tchicai
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Saxophonists · 1936–2012

John Tchicai

Danish free jazz saxophonist (1936–2012)

Born
28 April 1936
Copenhagen
Died
8 October 2012
Perpignan
Country
Denmark
Active
1962–
Record labels
Black Saint
Discography
24 albums

Biography

John Tchicai was a jazz musician who played saxophone, flute and alto saxophone. John Tchicai was born on 28 April 1936 in Copenhagen and died on 8 October 2012 in Perpignan. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Black Saint. The discography here lists 24 albums, from “Rufus” (1966) to “Wigmore Hall 1968” (2026).

John Martin Tchicai ( chih-KYE; 28 April 1936 – 8 October 2012) was a Danish free jazz saxophonist and composer.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Rufus 1966
Cadentia Nova Danica 1970
Continent 1981
Binder Quintet Featuring John Tchicai 1983
Adapt...Or Die! 1997
Love Notes From The Madhouse 1998
John Tchicai’s Infinitesimal Flash 1999
Sudden Happiness 2004
Big Chief Dreaming 2005
Good Night Songs 2006
Witch’s Scream 2006
The Kabul and Teheran Tapes 2009
Other Violets 2013 · Live
Tribal Ghost 2013
Hindukush Serenade 2014 · Live
Clapham Duos 2015
Insistency! 2015 · Live
Men From Windy Land 2015
Du Maurier, Vancouver Jazz Festival, 1988 2017
The Blue Giant 2023
Beautiful United Harmony Happening / The Education of an Amphibian 2024 · Live
Wigmore Hall 1968 2026 · Live
John Tchicai With Strings
Timo's Message

Also plays on

Albums where John Tchicai is credited as a sideman

1965 Ascension — John Coltrane alto saxophone

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did John Tchicai play?

John Tchicai is known for playing saxophone, flute and alto saxophone.

When and where was John Tchicai born?

John Tchicai was born 28 April 1936 in Copenhagen.

What are John Tchicai's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Rufus (1966), Cadentia Nova Danica (1970), Continent (1981), Binder Quintet Featuring John Tchicai (1983) and Adapt...Or Die! (1997).

External links

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