Eric Dolphy, American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader (born 1928)

Eric Dolphy

American jazz musician (1928–1964)

Eric Allan Dolphy Jr. was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader. Primarily an alto saxophonist, bass clarinetist, and flautist, Dolphy was one of several multi-instrumentalists to gain prominence during the same era. His use of the bass clarinet helped…