Leroy Jenkins

Violinist and composer of avant-garde music

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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