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Charles Gayle (February 28, 1939 – September 7, 2023) was an American free jazz musician. Initially known as a saxophonist who came to prominence in the 1990s after decades of obscurity, Gayle also performed as pianist , bass clarinetist , bassist , and percussionist.
Sep 15, 2023 · Charles Gayle, an uncompromising saxophonist who spent years living and performing on the streets of New York before beginning a recording career when he was nearly 50, died on Sept. 5 in...
Sep 8, 2023 · Charles Gayle, the New York saxophonist who embodied a radical yet humble expression of freedom in his music, died Tuesday. He was 84. His death was confirmed by dancer and Arts for Art...
Sep 8, 2023 · Charles Gayle, the New York saxophonist who embodied a radical yet humble expression of freedom in his music, died Tuesday. He was 84. His death was confirmed by dancer and Arts for Art founder Patricia Nicholson Parker. She had received word through Gayle's son, Ekwambu Gayle.
Sep 19, 2023 · Charles Gayle, a tenor and alto saxophonist who arose from long-term homelessness to become a key member of jazz’s avant-garde in the 1990s, died Sept. 5 in Brooklyn, New York. He was 84.
Sep 8, 2023 · Charles Gayle, the New York saxophonist who embodied a radical yet humble expression of freedom in his music, died Tuesday. He was 84. His death was confirmed by dancer and...
Sep 7, 2023 · A tribute to the fiery avant-jazz saxophonist who died in 2023, with a brief biography and audio clips of his music. Learn about his career, collaborations, influences and controversies in the NYC jazz scene.
