Jerome Richardson

Jerome Richardson Jerome Richardson American jazz musician (1920–2000) For other people named Jerome Richardson, see Jerome Richardson (disambiguation). Jerome Richardson (December 25, 1920 – June 23, 2000) was an American jazz musician and woodwind player. He is cited as playing one of the earliest jazz flute recordings with his work on the 1949 Quincy Jones arranged song "Kingfish".[1] Quick facts Born, Died ... Jerome Richardson Born December 25, 1920 Oakland, California, U.S. Died June 23, 2000 (aged 79) Englewood, New Jersey, U.S. Genres Jazz Instrument(s) Saxophone, flute Close Career Starting from a young age, he first played alto saxophone, taking Johnny Hodges and Benny Carter as models.[1] By the age of fourteen, he was playing professionally around northern California, and…

GENRES: Jazz, Baritone Saxophone