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Jack Brokensha was born on 5 January, 1926 in Adelaide, Australia, is an Australian-born American jazz vibraphonist. Discover Jack Brokensha's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 84 years old?
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| Occupation |
composer |
| Age |
84 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
5 January, 1926 |
| Birthday |
5 January |
| Birthplace |
Adelaide, Australia |
| Date of death |
28 October, 2010 |
| Died Place |
Sarasota, FL |
| Nationality |
Australia
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Jack Brokensha Height, Weight & Measurements
At 84 years old, Jack Brokensha height not available right now. We will update Jack Brokensha's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Jack Brokensha's Wife?
His wife is Shirley (? - 28 October 2010) ( his death) ( 3 children)
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
Shirley (? - 28 October 2010) ( his death) ( 3 children) |
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Not Available |
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Jack Brokensha Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jack Brokensha worth at the age of 84 years old? Jack Brokensha’s income source is mostly from being a successful Composer. He is from Australia. We have estimated Jack Brokensha's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Composer |
Jack Brokensha Social Network
Timeline
John Joseph "Jack" Brokensha (5 January 1926 – 28 October 2010) was an Australian-born American jazz vibraphonist, known for his work with the Australian Jazz Quartet and Motown Records.
Brokensha was born in Nailsworth, South Australia.
He studied percussion under his father, and played xylophone in vaudeville shows and on radio.
He played with the Australian Symphony Orchestra during 1942–44, and played in a band in the Air Force in 1944–46.
Forming his own group, he played in Melbourne in 1947–48, Sydney in 1949–50, Brisbane later in 1950, and Adelaide in 1951.
In 1953 he moved to Windsor, Ontario, Canada with Australian pianist Bryce Rohde; they formed the Australian Jazz Quartet the following year with Australian bassoonist/saxophonist Errol Buddle and American saxophonist/flutist/bassist Dick Healey.
This ensemble (sometimes recording as a quintet or sextet) toured together until 1958 after a tour of Australia.
Brokensha moved to Detroit, Michigan, where he was hired by Berry Gordy of Motown Records as a percussionist, becoming one of the few white members of Motown's Hitsville U.S.A. recording studio's house band, The Funk Brothers.
He was given the nickname "White Jack", to distinguish him from Jack Ashford, an African American percussionist nicknamed "Black Jack".
He did a session with Art Mardigan in 1963, and after this became more active in disc jockeying and writing music for television.
In the 1970s he ran a steakhouse from a converted house on Lothrop Street adjacent to the Fisher Building and very close to Berry Gordy’s Hitsville USA.
The club was called "Brokensha's", It was a relatively small club with good food and music.
He was occasionally accompanied by his friend and fellow Detroit resident, pianist Bess Bonnier.
Teenage jazz guitarist Earl Klugh made his first club appearance at Brokensha's in 1970, playing solo as well as with Jack Brokensha’s Quintet.
Following further tours in Australia with Sammy Davis, Jr. and Stan Freberg, Brokensha founded his own music production company.
Brokensha played percussion (mainly vibraphone) on hundreds of records, though Motown routinely did not credit their session musicians until 1971, with the highly acclaimed Marvin Gaye album What's Going On (on which Brokensha played).
He recorded as a leader again in 1980 and continued to lead his own group well into the 1990s.
Brokensha died in Sarasota, Florida, of complications from congestive heart failure, aged 84.
With the Australian Jazz Quartet
