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Musical work
saxophonist; flutist; composer; bandleader; pianist. Instruments recorded in the collection: tenor saxophone; soprano saxophone; bass clarinet; flute; piano; violin. Genres: jazz; avant-garde; free jazz.
Evidence and identity
State-encyclopedia birthplace and label career sources agree on the core identity and instrumental scope.
Sam Rivers
Sam Rivers identity, El Reno birth, instruments and jazz career
Sam Rivers
Sam Rivers instrumental roles and professional career
Rivers Ran Deep
Sam Rivers birthplace conflict to review