Thomas Chapin
Flute, Musical Artist
1957 – 1998
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Who was Thomas Chapin?
Thomas Chapin was an American composer and saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist. Though primarily an alto saxophonist, he also played sopranino saxophone and various flutes.
Many of his recordings as a leader featured his trio with drummer Michael Sarin and bassist Mario Pavone, occasionally joined by guests.
Chapin studied with Jackie McLean and Paul Jeffrey. He played with Lionel Hampton.
Chapin died of leukemia three weeks before his 41st birthday. He last played two weeks before his death, at a benefit concert.
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- Born
- Mar 9, 1957
Manchester - Also known as
- Chapin, Thomas
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Phillips Academy
- Died
- Feb 13, 1998
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on July 23, 2013
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