Sunny Murray
James Marcellus Arthur "Sunny" Murray (September 21, 1936 – December 8, 2017) was an American jazz drummer. He was one of the pioneers of the free jazz style of drumming. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] He later recorded under his own name for ESP-Disk and then when he moved to Europe for BYG Actuel.
Murray in 2007
Murray died on December 8, 2017 from unspecified causes at the age of 81.[2]
References
- Lock, Graham (1994). Chasing the Vibration. Devon: Stride Publications. p. 120. ISBN 1-873012-81-0.
- Sodomsky, Sam (8 December 2017). "Jazz Drummer Sunny Murray Dead at 81". Pitchfork. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
Other websites
- Brainy History
- Audio Recordings of WCUW Jazz Festivals - Jazz History Database
- Interview (2003)
- Interview (November 2000)
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