Eric Dixon (musician)

Eric Dixon
BornMarch 28, 1930
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 19, 1989 (aged 59)
New York City, New York, U.S.
GenresJazz
InstrumentsTenor saxophone, flute

Eric "Big Daddy" Dixon[1] (March 28, 1930 – October 19, 1989)[2] was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, flautist, composer, and arranger.

Dixon's professional career extended from 1950 until his death in 1989, during which time he was credited on as many as 200 recordings.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference lambert was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Bacon, Tony; Gelly, Dave (2000). Masters of Jazz Saxophone. Balaphon. ISBN 978-0-87930-622-9.