Brad Terry

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Brad Terry
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Born1937 (age 8586)
U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Clarinet

Brad Terry (born 1937) is a jazz clarinetist and whistler.

Career

Terry was raised in Stamford, Connecticut. [1] He appeared on the album The Living Room Tapes by Lenny Breau. [2] [3] The album was recorded in 1979 and released posthumously in 2003. [3] He has played with Buck Clayton, Dizzy Gillespie, Roger Kellaway, Red Mitchell, Steve Swallow, and Buddy Tate and has taught workshops in Poland. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 MacDonald, Terry. "Brad Terry". Seacoast Jazz Society. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  2. Yanow, Scott. "The Living Room Tapes". AllMusic. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  3. 1 2 Fishell, Darren (6 June 2015). "Will the music stop for Maine jazz legend Brad Terry?". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 11 March 2020.