About Fostina Dixon
Born 1956. Fostina Dixon is an American saxophonist, singer and musician.
Fostina Dixon (August 16, 1956) and began her career in the early 1970s, playing with Buddy Collette, Frank Foster, and Andy McGhee. She studied at Boston University, Berklee College of Music, and California Institute of the Arts, where she received a Fine Arts degree. She also studied at Wilmington University, where she received a master's degree in education.
From 1986 to 1988 she accompanied James "Blood" Ulmer on tour, then appeared on Calvin Weston's 1989 album Dance Romance. In the 1990s she worked with Abbey Lincoln and Loud Minority.
She founded the Wilmington Youth Jazz Band in 2004 in her native city.
Critical reactions A review of Here We Go Again in All About Jazz described it as "a thoroughly engaging journey that seamlessly transports the listener with spiritual-like soundscapes." The album has seven tracks for a total duration of 18:30.
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Who is Fostina Dixon?
American jazz musician
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Fostina Dixon was born on 16 August 1956 in Wilmington.
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Fostina Dixon is a saxophonist, singer and musician.
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Fostina Dixon is American.
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