Russell Procope

Clarinet, Musical Artist

1908 – 1981

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Who was Russell Procope?

Russell Procope, an American clarinettist and alto saxophonist, was known best for his long tenure in the reed section of Duke Ellington's orchestra, where he was one of its two signature clarinet soloists.

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Born
Aug 11, 1908
New York City
Also known as
  • Russel Procope
  • R Procope
  • Procope, Russell
Nationality
  • United States of America
Died
Jan 21, 1981
New York City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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