1925 - 1974
Gene Ammons American Saxophone
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Gene Ammons had an encounter with Billy Eckstine.
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Relationship Statistics
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Details
First Name |
Gene
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Last Name |
Ammons
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Alternative Name |
"Jug" Ammons, "Jug"
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Birthday |
14th April, 1925
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Birthplace |
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Died |
23rd July, 1974
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Place of Death |
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Buried |
Lincoln Cemetery, Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois, USA
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Build |
Average
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Eye Color |
Black
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Hair Color |
Black
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Zodiac Sign |
Aries
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Sexuality |
Gay
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Ethnicity |
Black
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation Text |
Musician
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Occupation |
Saxophone
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Music Genre (Text) |
Jazz
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Music Genre |
Jazz
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Year(s) Active |
1943–1974
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Music Style |
Bop
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Music Mood |
Amiable/Good-Natured
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Instrument (text) |
Tenor saxophone
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Eugene "Jug" Ammons (April 14, 1925 – August 6, 1974), also known as "The Boss", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. The son of boogie-woogie pianist Albert Ammons, Gene Ammons is remembered for his accessible music, steeped in soul and R&B.