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Oliver Nelson

American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, arranger, composer, and bandleader (1932-1975).

Born June 4th, 1932 in St. Louis. [ref]

Died October 28th, 1975 at 43 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Occupations
bandleader, clarinetist, composer, conductor, film score composer, jazz musician, jazz saxophonist, music arranger, recording artist, saxophonist
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