Bill Dixon
American composer and educator (1925–2010)
Died aged 84LibraUnited States
Biography
William Robert Dixon (October 5, 1925 – June 16, 2010) was an American composer and educator. Dixon was one of the seminal figures in free jazz and late twentieth-century contemporary music. He was also a prominent activist for artists' rights and African-American music tradition. He played the trumpet, flugelhorn, and piano, often using electronic delay and reverb.
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Career highlights
Genres
- jazz
Instruments
- trumpet
- piano
Quick answers about Bill Dixon
- How old was Bill Dixon?
- Bill Dixon died on June 16, 2010 at the age of 84.
- When is Bill Dixon's birthday?
- Bill Dixon was born on October 5, 1925.
- Where was Bill Dixon born?
- Bill Dixon was born in Nantucket.
- What is Bill Dixon's zodiac sign?
- Bill Dixon's zodiac sign is Libra.
- What is Bill Dixon's nationality?
- Bill Dixon is a citizen of United States.
- What does Bill Dixon do?
- Bill Dixon is known as composer, jazz musician, university teacher, pianist.
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