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Ben Dixon

Ben Dixon (December 25, 1934 – November 8, 2018) was an American jazz drummer. Dixon is best known for his contributions to many soul jazz albums on the Blue Note label led by Grant Green, Lou Donaldson and Big John Patton. He died on November 8, 2018, at the age of 83.

Ben Dixon

Name
Ben Dixon
Born
25 December 1934
Birthplace
Gaffney, South Carolina, U.S.
Died
8 November 2018
Nationality
United States
Occupation
drummer · musician
Fields
jazz

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Ben Dixon (December 25, 1934 – November 8, 2018) was an American jazz drummer. Dixon is best known for his contributions to many soul jazz albums on the Blue Note label led by Grant Green, Lou Donaldson and Big John Patton. He died on November 8, 2018, at the age of 83.

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Ben Dixon (1934–2018) was a drummer and musician, of American nationality. The drummer was born in Gaffney. The work spans jazz.

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