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Dean Fraser

b. 1957

Saxophonist

Musician Saxophonist Saxophone
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About Dean Fraser

Born 1957. Dean Fraser is a Jamaican musician, saxophonist and saxophone.

Dean Ivanhoe Fraser (sometimes appearing as Dean Frazer; born 4 August 1957) is a Jamaican saxophonist who has contributed to thousands of reggae recordings since the mid-1970s. He was awarded the Musgrave Medal by the Jamaican government in 1993 in recognition of his services to music.

Biography Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Fraser started to play the clarinet at the age of 12. Around this time he met Ronald "Nambo" Robinson and Junior "Chico" Chin at a youth club in Jones Town and the three boys would eventually form a brass section. as well as performing on and adding production to several of the singer's albums, including A New Day, Serious Times and Jah Is My Navigator. More recently, Fraser has been recording, producing and touring with singers Tarrus Riley and Duane Stephenson. Also, Fraser has redone 16 tracks on CD 2 of We Remember Gregory Isaacs, which was recorded in 2011 on VP Records.

Discography Solo albums Sings and Blows (1988), Greensleeves

Collaborative albums Two Colors - Dean Fraser and Ernie Ranglin (2022), VP / Tad's

Albums produced by Dean Fraser We Remember Bob Andy (2023), VP

Participated albums Never Ending by Beres Hammond (2018), VP - horn Throw Down Your Arms by Sinead O'Connor (2005), VP - saxophone

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Dean Ivanhoe Fraser

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dean Fraser?

saxophonist

When was Dean Fraser born?

Dean Fraser was born on 4 August 1957 in Kingston.

What is Dean Fraser's occupation?

Dean Fraser is a musician, saxophonist and saxophone.

What nationality is Dean Fraser?

Dean Fraser is Jamaican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dean Fraser

· Wikidata: Q1181075

· DBpedia: Dean Fraser

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