About Trevor Koehler
Lived 1936 – 1975 (aged 38). Trevor Koehler was an American jazz musician and saxophonist.
Trevor Koehler (1935-1975) was an American saxophonist. His mother was a First Chair Violinist for the Regina Philharmonic at Regina, Saskatchewan. His biological father was a concert pianist. He began his career as a professional musician as a teenager, playing clubs and nightlife venues in Anchorage AK. He obtained his degree in music from the University of the Pacific. He served in the Band Corp.of the US Army during peacetime between Korea and Vietnam. He recorded with Gil Evans, The Insect Trust, Cornell Dupree, Lou Reed, Octopus. Allan Houser wrote a jazz piece called "Running Wild With Trevor Koehler" that he recorded with his sextet. Father of Glade Koehler and Seth Koehler, and biological father of Louis Durra
After many years of untreated depression complicated by alcoholism,Trevor Koehler committed suicide in 1975.
Discography 1968: Insect Trust, The Insect Trust - Drums, Wind, String Arrangements 1968: You Used to Think, Erica Pomerance - Sax (Alto) 1969: Octopus, Octopus - Saxophone, Sax (Baritone) 1970: Hoboken Saturday Night, The Insect Trust - Flute, Drums, Piccolo, Sax (Baritone), Sax (Soprano), Wind 1973: Svengali, Gil Evans - Flute, Sax (Baritone), Sax (Soprano), Soloist, Personnel 1973: Teasin, Cornell Dupree - Saxophone 1974: The Gil Evans Orchestra Plays the Music of Jimi Hendrix, Gil Evans - Flute, Arranger, Saxophone, Sax (Alto), Sax (Baritone), Sax (Tenor) 1974: Sally Can't Dance, Lou Reed
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Who was Trevor Koehler?
American musician (1936-1975)
When was Trevor Koehler born?
Trevor Koehler was born on 9 July 1936.
When did Trevor Koehler die?
Trevor Koehler died on 1 February 1975 in New York City.
What was Trevor Koehler's occupation?
Trevor Koehler was a jazz musician and saxophonist.
What nationality was Trevor Koehler?
Trevor Koehler was American.
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