Buddy Collette
Buddy Collette 1985. Photo: Brian McMillen / brianmcmillen@hotmail.com
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Buddy Collette

Buddy Collette Buddy Collette American jazz musician (1921–2010) William Marcel "Buddy" Collette (August 6, 1921 – September 19, 2010) was an American jazz flutist, saxophonist, and clarinetist. He was a founding member of the Chico Hamilton Quintet. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Buddy Collette Buddy Collette in 1985 Background information Birth name William Marcel Collette Born (1921-08-06)August 6, 1921 Los Angeles, California, U.S. Died September 19, 2010(2010-09-19) (aged 89) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Genres West Coast jazz cool jazz Occupation(s) Musician, educator Instrument(s) Flute, saxophone, clarinet Labels Contemporary, Challenge, Mode, EmArcy Formerly of Chico Hamilton Close Early life William Marcel Collette was born in Los Angeles August 6, 1921. He grew up in Watts, surrounded by diverse people.…

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GENRES: Jazz, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Flute

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