Jerome Richardson

Jerome Richardson (November 15, 1920 – June 23, 2000)[1] was an American jazz musician, tenor saxophonist, and flute player, who also played soprano sax, alto sax, baritone sax, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto flute and piccolo.[2] He played with Charles Mingus, Lionel Hampton, Billy Eckstine, the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band, Kenny Burrell, and later with Earl Hines' small band.[1]

For the basketball player, see Jerome "Pooh" Richardson.

Richardson was born in Oakland, California, United States, and died in Englewood, New Jersey of heart failure at the age of 79.[2][3]

Discography

As leader

As sideman

References
  1. "Jerome Richardson Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  2. "Jerome Richardson". The Guardian. 11 July 2000. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  3. "Jerome Richardson". IMDb.com. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  4. Savoy Records discography Jazzdisco.org. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
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