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Glenn Spearman

1947 – 1998

American musician

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Lived 1947 – 1998 (aged 51). Glenn Spearman was an American jazz musician and saxophonist.

Glenn Spearman (February 14, 1947 – October 8, 1998) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He was associated with free jazz and experimental music.

Spearman was active in Oakland, California, in the late 1960s but moved to Paris in 1972 and founded the band Emergency with bassist Bob Reid. This group recorded two albums, performed on radio and television in France, and appeared at the festival in Avignon.

With Emergency Homage to Peace (America, 1973) Bob Reid Presents: The Best of Emergency (Kwela, 1976)

With Marco Eneidi Creative Music Orchestra (Music & Arts, 1997)

With Trio Hurricane Suite of Winds (Black Saint, 1986) Live at Fire in the Valley (Eremite, 1997)

As sideman With Raphe Malik 21st Century Texts (FMP, 1992) Sirens Sweet & Slow (Out Sounds, 1994) The Short Form (Eremite, 1997) Companions (Eremite, 2002)

With others Pipe Dreams, Figure 8 (Rova Saxophone Quartet x 2) (1994) Elevations, Lisle Ellis (1995) Marco Eneidi & the Jungle Orchestra, Marco Eneidi (1996) Mindfulness, William Hooker (Knitting Factory, 1997) Live at Radio Valencia with Marco Eneidi, William Parker, Jackson Krall (Botticelli)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Glenn Spearman?

American musician (1947–1998)

When was Glenn Spearman born?

Glenn Spearman was born on 14 February 1947 in New York City.

When did Glenn Spearman die?

Glenn Spearman died on 8 October 1998 in Berkeley.

What was Glenn Spearman's occupation?

Glenn Spearman was a jazz musician and saxophonist.

What nationality was Glenn Spearman?

Glenn Spearman was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Glenn Spearman

· Wikidata: Q658655

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