Frederick C. Tillis

Frederick C. Tillis
Born
Frederick Charles Tillis

(1930-01-05)January 5, 1930
Galveston, Texas, United States
DiedMay 3, 2020(2020-05-03) (aged 90)
Amherst, Massachusetts,[1] United States
EducationGalveston Central High School
Alma mater
Occupation(s)Composer, professor of music, jazz saxophonist
EmployerUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst
Notable workSee below
Style
Websitewww.fredericktillis.com

Frederick Charles Tillis (January 5, 1930 – May 3, 2020) was an American composer, jazz saxophonist, poet, and music educator at the collegiate level.

  1. ^ Julia, Carmel (June 17, 2020). "Frederick C. Tillis, Composer Who Straddled Genres, Dies at 90". The New York Times. Archived from the original on June 18, 2020. Retrieved June 18, 2020.