Eugene Wright

Eugene Wright
Wright in 1962
Wright in 1962
Background information
Birth nameEugene Joseph Wright
Born(1923-05-29)May 29, 1923
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedDecember 30, 2020(2020-12-30) (aged 97)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentDouble bass
Years active1958–2020
LabelsColumbia
Formerly ofThe Dave Brubeck Quartet

Eugene Joseph Wright (May 29, 1923 – December 30, 2020)[1][2] was an American jazz bassist who was a member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet.

  1. ^ Sandomir, Richard (January 8, 2021). "Eugene Wright, Longtime Brubeck Quartet Bassist, Dies at 97". The New York Times.
  2. ^ Chinen, Nate (December 31, 2020). "Eugene Wright, Steadfast Bassist and Longtime Anchor of the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Dies at 97". www.wbgo.org.