Leo Wright
Real Name:
Leo Nash Wright
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Jazz alto saxophonist, flutist and clarinetist, born in Wichita Falls, Texas, December, 12, 1933, died January 4, 1991 in Vienna, Austria.
In 1959 Wright became a member of Dizzy Gillespie's quintet and big band. When Gillespie disbanded this quintet in 1962, during a European tour, Wright decided to stay in Europe. After that he played various jazz clubs, concerts and festivals in Stockholm, Paris, Rome and Prague.
In 1959 Wright became a member of Dizzy Gillespie's quintet and big band. When Gillespie disbanded this quintet in 1962, during a European tour, Wright decided to stay in Europe. After that he played various jazz clubs, concerts and festivals in Stockholm, Paris, Rome and Prague.
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In Groups:
Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra,
Dizzy Gillespie Big Band,
Dizzy Gillespie Quintet,
Gloria Coleman Quartet,
Knut Kiesewetter Train,
Leo Wright Combo,
Oliver Nelson And The "Berlin Dreamband",
Orchestra U.S.A.,
Tadd Dameron And His Orchestra,
Ted Heath And His Music,
The George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band,
The Leo Wright Group
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