Ed Summerlin

Ed Summerlin
Birth nameEdgar Eugene Summerlin
Born(1928-09-01)September 1, 1928
Marianna, Florida, U.S.
DiedOctober 10, 2006(2006-10-10) (aged 78)
Rhinebeck, New York
GenresLiturgical, avant-garde, free jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, arranger
InstrumentTenor saxophone
Years active1955–present
LabelsEcclesia, Avant-Garde, Jazz Workshop, ICTUS

Edgar Eugene Summerlin (September 1, 1928 – October 10, 2006) was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and educator known for pioneering Liturgical jazz, avant-garde jazz, and free jazz.

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