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Henry Threadgill

Multi-reedman Henry Threadgill’s playing is characterized by exceptional freshness and experimentation up through the '00s.
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Album Highlights

  • The Complete Recordings on Black Saint and Soul Note
    Henry Threadgill / Air
    The Complete Recordings …
  • Poof
    Henry Threadgill / Henr …
    Poof
  • Spirit of Nuff...Nuff
    Henry Threadgill / Very …
    Spirit of Nuff...Nuff
  • Just the Facts and Pass the Bucket
    Henry Threadgill
    Just the Facts and Pass …
  • Carry the Day
    Henry Threadgill
    Carry the Day
  • In for a Penny, In for a Pound
    Henry Threadgill Zooid
    In for a Penny, In for …
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Henry Threadgill

Henry Threadgill - Artist Details

Active

1960s - 2020s

Born

February 15, 1944 in Chicago, IL

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Avant-Garde Jazz Modern Creative Film Score

Member Of

Air Material The Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians
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