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Hemphill was probably best known as the founder of the World Saxophone Quartet, a group he formed in 1976, after collaborating with Anthony Braxton in several saxophone-only ensembles. Hemphill left the World Saxophone Quartet in the early 1990s, and formed a saxophone quintet.
Feb 5, 2021 · Julius Hemphill was a vigorous force in American music from his first public performances and recordings in the late 1960s until his death, at 57, in 1995. Whether playing saxophone or flute — or...
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Apr 4, 1995 · Julius Hemphill, the saxophonist and composer who helped to found the World Saxophone Quartet and who was among the most important musicians of his generation, died on Sunday at Mount Sinai...
Mar 12, 2013 · A1 Dogon A.D. 14:30 A2 Rites 8:07 B1 The Painter 15:00 Alto Saxophone, Flute, Composed By, Producer -- Julius HemphillArt Direction -- Bob HeimallArtwo...
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Oct 12, 2022 · Julius Hemphill - alto and soprano saxophone (1928 - 1995) For over thirty-five years Julius Hemphill earned a reputation as one who broke down boundaries and defied labels.
Mar 5, 2021 · Saxophonist and composer Julius Hemphill, who died in 1995, was born in Fort Worth, developed his music in St. Louis, then moved to New York, where he was a founding member and principal...
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From the late 70s to his death in 1995 Hemphill composed, performed and conducted quartet and sextet saxophone music. He was a founding member and main composer for the World Saxophone Quartet and recorded two two sextet albums for Black Saint – Fat Man And The Hard Blues (1991) and Five Chord Stud (1994).
