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Fud Candrix

1908 – 1974

Belgian clarinetist, saxophonist and bandleader

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Lived 1908 – 1974 (aged 65). Fud Candrix was a Belgian clarinetist, saxophonist, bandleader, music arranger and musician.

Alfons "Fud" Candrix (July 17, 1908, Tongeren – April 11, 1974, Brussels) was a Belgian jazz saxophonist and violinist.

Candrix got his start in his brother Jeff Candrix's orchestra, which toured western Europe and Morocco. He founded his own group, the Carolina Stomp Chasers, in 1929, which played in France and Italy, and soon after worked with Bernard Etté, Robert De Kers, Jean Omer, and Chas Remue. He also played and composed with Gus Deloof. He continued playing throughout Belgium in the 1930s with his own ensemble and recorded under his own name into the 1950s, in addition to playing as a sideman with Aimé Barelli, Django Reinhardt, and Hubert Rostaing.

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Who was Fud Candrix?

Belgian clarinetist, saxophonist and bandleader (1908–1974)

When was Fud Candrix born?

Fud Candrix was born on 17 July 1908 in Tongeren.

When did Fud Candrix die?

Fud Candrix died on 12 April 1974 in Brussels metropolitan area.

What was Fud Candrix's occupation?

Fud Candrix was a clarinetist, saxophonist, bandleader, music arranger and musician.

What nationality was Fud Candrix?

Fud Candrix was Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fud Candrix

· Wikidata: Q928359

· DBpedia: Fud Candrix

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