Fletcher Allen

Fletcher Allen (July 25, 1905 – August 5, 1995)[1] was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist and composer. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. His composition Viper's Dream has become a jazz staple.[2]

Compositions

  • Viper's Dream – recorded by Freddy Taylor (1935), Hot Club de France quintet (1937)[3] and Sebastian Giniaux in 2008.[2]
  • Swingin' in Paris (1938)

References

  1. ↑ http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/birthday_search.php?year=1905
  2. 1 2 "Sebastian Giniaux: Viper's Dream". jazz.com. Retrieved 2008-10-21.
  3. ↑ Dregni, Michael (2004). Django. Oxford University Press US. p. 134. ISBN 978-0-19-530448-0. Retrieved 2008-10-21.


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