Jerome Richardson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jerome Richardson

American jazz multi-instrumentalist

Date of Birth: 25-Dec-1920

Place of Birth: Oakland, California, United States

Date of Death: 23-Jun-2000

Profession: composer, saxophonist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Jerome Richardson (December 25, 1920 – June 23, 2000) was an American jazz musician, tenor saxophonist, and flute player, who also played soprano sax, alto sax, baritone sax, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto flute and piccolo.
He played with Charles Mingus, Lionel Hampton, Billy Eckstine the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band, Kenny Burrell, and later with Earl Hines' small band.Richardson was born in Oakland, California, and died in Englewood, New Jersey.