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Julius Arthur Hemphill (January 24, 1938 – April 2, 1995) was a jazz composer and saxophone player. He performed mainly on alto saxophone, less often on soprano and tenor saxophones and flute.
Learn about the composer and multi-reedist Julius Hemphill (1938-1995), who created a wide range of works that reflect his African-American heritage and identity. Explore his solo saxophone, chamber, big band and saxophone opera music, and listen to some of his compositions.
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...
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 16, 2021 · Hemphill (1938-1995) — composer, performer, and improviser of the New Jazz movement — gained international recognition as a saxophonist performing his skillyfully flexible compositions for saxophone quartet and sextet with the World Saxophone Quartet and the Julius Hemphill Saxophone Sextet.
Oct 12, 2022 · Julius Hemphill was a prolific composer and saxophonist who broke down boundaries and defied labels in jazz and new music. Learn about his life, career, collaborations, awards and discography on this web page.
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Mar 5, 2021 · Julius Hemphill was one of the key jazz composers of the late 20th century, a modernist with deep roots. His music should be part of any informed listener's jazz education.
