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Thomas Chapin was born on 9 March, 1957 in Manchester, Connecticut, U.S, is an American composer and saxophonist. Discover Thomas Chapin'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 40 years old?

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Occupation Musician · composer
Age 40 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 9 March, 1957
Birthday 9 March
Birthplace Manchester, Connecticut, U.S
Date of death 13 February, 1998
Died Place Providence, Rhode Island, U.S
Nationality United States

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His wife is Terri Castillo Chapin (m. 1997)

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1957

Thomas Chapin (March 9, 1957 – February 13, 1998) was an American composer and saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist.

His music spanned the full range of 20th century creative music, from his time as Lionel Hampton's bandleader to modern jazz and his own avant-garde explorations.

He helped create the Knitting Factory scene in New York City in the early 80's and was the first artist signed to Knitting Factory Records.

Though primarily an alto saxophonist, he also played sopranino, as well as soprano, tenor, baritone saxes and flute.

Many of his recordings as a leader were in a trio with bassist Mario Pavone and drummer Michael Sarin.

Chapin studied with Jackie McLean, Paul Jeffrey, Kenny Barron, and Lionel Hampton.

He died of leukemia at age 40.

He played at a benefit concert two weeks before his death.

Chapin was born on March 9, 1957, in Manchester, Connecticut.

He attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, where he studied classical music and jazz.

1970

In the late 1970s, he attended the Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford in Connecticut, studying with saxophonist Jackie McLean.

1980

He played frequently in the Hartford and Amherst, Massachusetts areas until moving in 1980 to Brooklyn, New York with fellow musicians Dave Phillips and George Kormendi.

He studied at Rutgers University with saxophonist Paul Jeffrey, pianist Kenny Barron, and guitarist Ted Dunbar.

He graduated from Rutgers in 1980.

In the late 1980s, he formed quartets, quintets, and a band and album devoted to Brazilian music, Spirits Rebellious (Alacra).

He founded Machine Gun with guitarist Robert Musso and a trio with bassist Mario Pavone and drummers Steve Johns and later Michael Sarin.

1981

From 1981 to 1986, he toured with Lionel Hampton as lead saxophonist and musical director.

1988

He performed with Chico Hamilton's band from 1988 to 1989.

1994

In 1994, the trio performed at Madarao Jazz Festival in Japan, where he also played with Betty Carter, and at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1995.

He formed larger groups (Trio with Brass, Insomnia, Haywire, and Trio with Strings) and performed with Ray Drummond, Anthony Braxton, Tom Harrell, Sonny Sharrock, John Zorn, Walter Thompson, Dave Douglas, Marty Ehrlich, and Ned Rothenberg.

He recorded over fifteen albums as a leader.

1998

Chapin died of leukemia in 1998 at the age of 40.

With Machine Gun

With others