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Jessy Dixon
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Film & TV
San Antonio, Texas
Jessy Dixon (1938–2011) was an American gospel singer, songwriter, and pianist known for his dynamic style. Born in Texas, he moved to Chicago, where he was discovered by the "King of Gospel", James Cleveland, who sang & recorded his early songs. He gained fame after performing at the 1972 Newport Jazz Festival and collaborated with Paul Simon for eight years, appearing on several hit albums.…
Known for
- A Campfire Homecoming — Self2008
- Rock of Ages2008
- Paul Simon and Friends | The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song — Self2007
- Live From Toronto — Self2006
- Canadian Homecoming — Himself2006
- The Legend at Gaither's Pond — Jessy Frogman (voice)2003
- Freedom Band2002
- Memphis Homecoming2000
- Good News2000
- Christmas in the Country2000
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Music · MusicBrainz
- Type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- United States
- Active from
- 1938-03-12
- Active to
- 2011-09-26
Discography
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Listeners · Last.fm
- Listeners
- 5,889
- Total plays
- 53,356
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Jessy Dixon born (March 12, 1938 in San Antonio, Texas) is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and pianist, with success among audiences across racial lines. He has three Gold albums and seven Grammy nominations. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Jessy sang and played his first song at the age of five. As a youngster he moved to Chicago, Illinois, where he was heard and discovered by James Cleveland, who was one of the first artists to sing and record Jessy Dixon's compositions, "God Can Do Anythi
Authority record · VIAF
- Lifespan
- 1938–2011
- Nationality
- US
- Role / Field
- Singers, Singer, Pianist, Lyricists, Gospel singers, Gospel music
- Language
- eng
- Gender
- Male
Recorded by 6 libraries
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Family name
- Dixon
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- San Antonio
- Place of death
- Chicago
- Occupation
- pianist
- Genre
- gospel music
- Instrument
- piano
- Official website
- www.jessydixon.com
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- date of birth
- 1938-03-12
- date of death
- 2011-09-26
- cause of death
- disease
- start of work period
- 2011-00-00
- ethnic group
- African Americans
- manner of death
- natural causes
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