Danny Ray Thompson | |
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 Thompson (right), in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | October 1, 1947 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 12, 2020 (aged 72) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Genres | Avant-garde jazz, free jazz, experimental |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Baritone saxophone,[1] bassoon[2] |
Danny Ray Thompson (October 1, 1947 – March 12, 2020) was an American jazz musician.[3] He played baritone saxophone with the Sun Ra Arkestra and managed the band for a period of time.[4]
- ^ Pinnock, Tom (March 1, 2019). "Sun Ra: "There's a lot of strange stuff that goes on around the pyramids – why don't you bring a tape?"". Uncut. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
- ^ Helfet, Gabriela (September 24, 2019). "Sun Ra's 1986 Poland concert recording released for the first time". The Vinyl Factory. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
- ^ Russonello, Giovanni (March 20, 2020). "Danny Ray Thompson, 72, Dies; Mainstay of Sun Ra's Otherworldly Band". The New York Times. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
- ^ Bloom, Madison (March 20, 2020). "Sun Ra Arkestra's Danny Ray Thompson Dead at 72". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 21, 2020.