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John Handy

Avant-garde alto saxophonist who achieved some mainstream popularity in the '60s.
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John Handy

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John Handy

John Handy - Artist Details

Active

1950s - 2010s

Born

February 3, 1933 in Dallas, TX

Genre

Jazz

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Crossover Jazz Post-Bop Global Jazz Indian Subcontinent Traditions Jazz Instrument Modal Music Saxophone Jazz

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John Richard Handy

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Mingus Dynasty

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