Danny Ray Thompson

Danny Ray Thompson
Thompson (right), in 2008
Thompson (right), in 2008
Background information
Born(1947-10-01)October 1, 1947
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 12, 2020(2020-03-12) (aged 72)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
GenresAvant-garde jazz, free jazz, experimental
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Baritone saxophone,[1] bassoon[2]

Danny Ray Thompson (October 1, 1947 – March 12, 2020) was an American jazz musician.[3] He played baritone saxophone with the Sun Ra Arkestra and managed the band for a period of time.[4]

  1. ^ Pinnock, Tom (March 1, 2019). "Sun Ra: "There's a lot of strange stuff that goes on around the pyramids – why don't you bring a tape?"". Uncut. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  2. ^ Helfet, Gabriela (September 24, 2019). "Sun Ra's 1986 Poland concert recording released for the first time". The Vinyl Factory. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  3. ^ Russonello, Giovanni (March 20, 2020). "Danny Ray Thompson, 72, Dies; Mainstay of Sun Ra's Otherworldly Band". The New York Times. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  4. ^ Bloom, Madison (March 20, 2020). "Sun Ra Arkestra's Danny Ray Thompson Dead at 72". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 21, 2020.