Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | December 25, 1941 |
Birth Place | Virginia |
Age | 82 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Net worth: $400 Million (2024)
About
Controversial jazz artist known for his individualistic style that encompassed blues, bebop, and modern jazz.
Before Fame
He began at Johnson C. Smith University intent on having a medical career.
Trivia
He was often accused of copying Cecil Taylor's style, and no matter how often he denied these charges, they still persisted for his entire life.
Family Life
His family was musical, and he learned a great deal from his cousin Clyde "Fats" Wright, a professional jazz pianist.
Associated With
He played with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers in 1972.