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American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer
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Male
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Birth:
25 July 1905(La Crosse)
Death:
5 August 1995(New York City)
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Biography
Introduction
Fletcher Allen (July 25, 1905 – August 5, 1995) 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.
Compositions
- Viper's Dream – recorded by Freddy Taylor (1935), Hot Club de France quintet (1937) and Sebastian Giniaux in 2008.
- Swingin' in Paris (1938)
- Dregni, Michael (2004). Django. Oxford University Press US. p. 134. ISBN 978-0-19-530448-0. Retrieved 2008-10-21.