Rashied Ali

Rashied Ali
Background information
Birth nameRobert Patterson
Born(1933-07-01)July 1, 1933
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 12, 2009(2009-08-12) (aged 76)
New York City, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentDrums
Years active1963–2009
LabelsTzadik
Formerly ofPhalanx
Websiterashiedali.org

Rashied Ali, born Robert Patterson (July 1, 1933 – August 12, 2009), was an American free jazz and avant-garde drummer who was best known for performing with John Coltrane in the last years of Coltrane's life.

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