John Blake Jr.

For the American politician, see John Blake Jr. (politician).
John Blake Jr.
Born (1947-07-03)July 3, 1947
South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died August 15, 2014(2014-08-15) (aged 67)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Genres Jazz
Occupation(s) Violinist
Instruments Violin
Associated acts Grover Washington Jr., McCoy Tyner
Website johnblakejr.com

John Edward Blake Jr. (July 3, 1947 – August 15, 2014) was an American jazz violinist from South Philadelphia. He performed most prominently as a sideman in groups led by Grover Washington Jr. (in the late 1970s) and McCoy Tyner (in the early 1980s), as well as led his own groups.[1] He died on August 15, 2014 from complications of multiple myeloma.[2]

Discography

With Muhal Richard Abrams

With Cecil McBee

With Archie Shepp

With McCoy Tyner

With James Blood Ulmer

With Grover Washington Jr.

References

  1. "John Blake Jr. Biography". All About Jazz. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
  2. "Violinist John Blake Jr. Dead at 67". JazzTimes. Retrieved 16 August 2015.

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