Leroy Jenkins
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Musicians · 1932–2007

Leroy Jenkins

American composer and violinist (1932–2007)

Born
11 March 1932
Chicago
Died
23 February 2007
New York City
Country
United States
Active
2007–
Record labels
India Navigation
Discography
9 albums

Biography

Leroy Jenkins was a jazz musician who played jazz violin and viola. Leroy Jenkins was born on 11 March 1932 in Chicago and died on 23 February 2007 in New York City. The music is usually filed under avant-garde jazz. Record labels: India Navigation. The discography here lists 9 albums, from “For Players Only” (1975) to “Solo” (1998). Honours include Guggenheim Fellowship.

Leroy Jenkins (March 11, 1932 – February 24, 2007) was an American composer and violinist/violist.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

For Players Only 1975
Solo Concert 1977 · Live
The Legend of Ai Glatson 1978
Space minds, New worlds, Survival of America 1979
Straight Ahead / Free At Last 1979
Lifelong Ambitions 1981
Mixed Quintet 1983
Out of the Mist 1997
Solo 1998 · Live

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Leroy Jenkins play?

Leroy Jenkins is known for playing jazz violin and viola.

When and where was Leroy Jenkins born?

Leroy Jenkins was born 11 March 1932 in Chicago.

What are Leroy Jenkins's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include For Players Only (1975), Solo Concert (1977), The Legend of Ai Glatson (1978), Space minds, New worlds, Survival of America (1979) and Straight Ahead / Free At Last (1979).

External links

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