Jerry Dodgion

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Jerry Dodgion was an American jazz alto saxophonist and flutist known for his work in both big bands and small ensembles, including collaborations with prominent bandleaders like Thad Jones and Mel Lewis.

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instanceOf alto saxophonist
flutist
human
jazz musician
activeYearsStart 1950
associatedAct Charles Mingus
Clifford Jordan
Count Basie Orchestra
Duke Pearson
Herbie Hancock
Mel Lewis
Oliver Nelson
Red Norvo
Sam Jones
Thad Jones
Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra
The Thad Jones–Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra
The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra
countryOfCitizenship United States of America
dateOfBirth 1932-05-07
ethnicGroup African-American
linked to: Black Americans
familyName Dodgion
fullName Gerald Joseph Dodgion
genre jazz
givenName Gerald
instrument alto saxophone
clarinet
flute
knownFor versatile woodwind playing
work in big bands
work in small jazz ensembles
languageSpoken English
notableRecording Duke Pearson – "Sweet Honey Bee"
linked to: Sweet Honey Bee

Herbie Hancock – "The Prisoner"
The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra – "Central Park North"
The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra – "Consummation"
notableWork member of the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra at the Village Vanguard
occupation jazz flautist
jazz saxophonist
musician
placeOfBirth Eureka, California, United States
linked to: Eureka, California
recordLabel Blue Note Records
Muse Records
SteepleChase Records
residence New York City, New York, United States
linked to: New York City
sexOrGender male
stageName Jerry Dodgion

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Speak Like a Child featuresMusician Jerry Dodgion
First Trip associatedMusician Jerry Dodgion
Jerry Dodgion stageName Jerry Dodgion