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Originally posted by Ricochet Ricochet wrote:

Hard to catch on their fame just by mentioning them, so plz to specify. 

Well, Hermeto Pascoal is definitely one of Brazil's most versatile and innovative musicians. He played on the Montreux Jazz Festival, but really, I'm not sure what do you really mean by 'famous'? I mean, I don't think he sold million of records.

I know very little of Kirk, but I think John can tell you more of him and about what he did in the jazz field. I simply know that this guy inspired many saxophone players to use multiple ones at once, like David Jackson. But he was not  simply a "showman".

Eric Dolphy, you must know this guy, don't you? 

EDIT: now that I've read your edit, well, Hermeto is clearly known for his keyboard abilities, but his sax among other diverse instruments never were really behind I think.
Kirk, like I said, he played various wind instruments, does that count?
Eric Dolphy as well, well known for his bass clarinet, flute and alto sax.


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Hard to catch on their fame just by mentioning them, so plz to specify.

To be more specific, what inspired me what Mingus' "piano album". It's quite good, but I wouldn't say it ranks him among great pianists. I read he also played cello and trombone, but I never picked this up just by listening to his albums. Pretty sure we still associate him just with the bass (and as composer), right?

Thus my wonder, if there are artists ranking just as stellar in two or more sections.


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Roland Kirk. 

He's a multi-instrumentalist, but mainly wind/brass but not sure if that counts for you.
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Hermeto Pascoal, Henry Threadgill, Eric Dolphy Sax man........................ and Dave Grohl WinkLOL
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I'm developing an idea for a review I'm working on, but I may just not be knowledgeable enough and end up saying something stupid. Also, I may actually know myself some names, in which case this will serve as a reminder.

Are there famous (legendary, even) multi-instrumentalists in jazz history? Two or more instruments.

This question should not be read as:

a. Are there famous jazz musicians who are (were) multi-instrumentalists? They have to be famous for the aptitude itself.
b. Are there jazz instrumentists who also mastered one or many other instruments? They have to be famous in both (or any) cases.
c. Which jazz multi-instrumentalists are your favourites / which jazz multi-instrumentalists do you love/appreciate/prefer? As much as possible, mention objectively musicians heralded as greats in this regard.

You could partially exclude close-related instruments, as well. Even more, saying one plays both alto and tenor saxophone would, of course, be missing the point.


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