Jenkins, Leroy

Jenkins, Leroy
▪ 2008

      American musician

born March 11, 1932 , Chicago, Ill.

died Feb. 24, 2007 , New York, N.Y.
became the leading free-jazz violinist by improvising long atonal, arrhythmic, rhapsodic lines. Jenkins was among the members of Chicago's Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians who in 1969–70 introduced AACM sonic and formal innovations in Europe and New York City. He played (1971–77) in the noted New York trio the Revolutionary Ensemble, and as a soloist he accompanied dancers. Jenkins recorded with Anthony Braxton, Cecil Taylor, and his own ensembles, among others. He also composed works for chamber groups and orchestras, such as Concerto for Improvised Violin and Orchestra; a cantata, The Negroes' Burial Ground; and a rap-jazz opera, Fresh Faust.

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