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Don Cherry, Trumpet/Cornet

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1936-1995

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Oklahoma

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An organic musician who specialized playing free jazz on the pocket trumpet, Cherrys first mark in jazz was made alongside saxophonist Ornette Coleman.  A tireless seeker of music of the world, Cherry became proficient on a number of ethnic instruments and sought to incorporate his jazz sensibilities in global music.

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Art Deco

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Cherry_%28jazz%29

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