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Benny Carter

American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, trumpeter, composer, arranger, and bandleader (1907-2003).

Born August 8th, 1907 in Harlem. [ref]

Died July 12th, 2003 at 95 years old in Los Angeles (bronchitis). [ref]

Occupations
bandleader, composer, conductor, jazz musician, recording artist, saxophonist, trumpeter
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