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Ned Rothenberg

Ned Rothenberg (born September 15, 1956) is an American multi-instrumentalist and composer. He specializes in woodwind instruments, including the alto saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet, flute, and shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute). He is known for his work in contemporary classical and free improvisation.

Ned Rothenberg

Ned Rothenberg at Appleby Jazz Festival 2007

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Name
Ned Rothenberg
Born
15 September 1956
Birthplace
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupation
Musician
Nationality
United States
Fields
jazz
Education
Oberlin College

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Ned Rothenberg (born September 15, 1956) is an American multi-instrumentalist and composer. He specializes in woodwind instruments, including the alto saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet, flute, and shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute). He is known for his work in contemporary classical and free improvisation.

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Ned Rothenberg (born 1956) is a clarinetist, composer and musician, among other activities, of American nationality. The clarinetist was born in Boston. Ned Rothenberg was educated at Oberlin College. The work spans jazz.

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