Leroy Jenkins
Violinist and composer of avant-garde music
Born
March 11th, 1932
93 years ago
Died
2007
18 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A pioneering figure in the world of avant-garde music, contributed significantly to the development of free jazz and contemporary classical styles. Studied at the University of Wisconsin and later collaborated with notable musicians within the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians. Jenkins was a member of the renowned string quartet, the Black Artists Group, which played a crucial role in the St. Louis arts scene during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Composed a variety of works that fused improvisation with classical forms, gaining recognition for both performances and original compositions.
Developed free jazz with significant contributions
Composed works for the Black Artists Group
Performed with influential musicians in avant-garde scenes
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