Clifford Thornton
| Clifford Thornton | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Avant-garde jazz Free jazz |
| Occupations | Musician Bandleader Composer |
| Instruments | Trumpet Trombone |
Clifford Thornton (September 6, 1939 - November 25, 1989) was an American free jazz trumpeter and trombonist. Born in Philadelphia in 1939, he studied with trumpeter Donald Byrd in the mid-1950s and worked with various players such as tuba player Ray Draper. After a stint in the army, Thornton moved to New York City. He played with numerous avant-garde jazz bands, appearing as a sideman on records by notable artists such as Sun Ra and Sam Rivers. His first album, 1967's Freedom & Unity, was recorded the day after John Coltrane's funeral, and marked the first recorded appearance of Joe McPhee.[1] Possessing radical political leanings, Thornton was denied entry into France in 1970.[1] Thornton spent the last 15 years of his life in Europe, and died in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1989.
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As leader [edit]
- 1967: Freedom & Unity (Unheard Music Series) with Karl Berger, Jimmy Garrison, John McCortney, Joe McPhee, Don Moore
- 1969: Ketchaoua (BYG Actuel) with Dave Burrell, Claude Delcloo, Earl Freeman, Beb Guérin, Arthur Jones, Grachan Moncur III, Sunny Murray, Archie Shepp
- 1970: The Panther and the Lash with François Tusques, Beb Guérin, Noel McGhie
- 1972: Communications Network (Third World Records) with Jerome Cooper, Jayne Cortez, Nathan Davis, Jerry Gonzalez, Jay Hoggard, L. Shankar, Sirone
- 1974: The Gardens of Harlem (JCOA) with Roland Alexander, Carla Bley, Pat Patrick, Marvin Peterson, Dewey Redman, Wadada Leo Smith, Bob Stewart, Carlos Ward
As sideman [edit]
With Dave Burrell
- Echo (1969)
With Archie Shepp
- Coral Rock
- Black Gipsy
- Attica Blues
- Archie Shepp and the Full Moon Ensemble
- Live at the Pan-African Festival
- Yasmina, a Black Woman
- Pitchin Can
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