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German jazz clarinetist, composer and big band leader (1929–2022)

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1944
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31

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Rolf Kühn (29 September 1929 - 18 August 2022) was a German jazz clarinetist and saxophonist. Rolf Kühn's style evolved through the years. The clarinetist started out playing in German dance bands in the late '40s. He worked with radio orchestras starting in 1952 and moved to the U.S. in 1956. Kühn subbed for Benny Goodman on a few occasions during 1957-1958, played in the Tommy Dorsey ghost band (1958), and worked in a big band led by Urbie Green (1958-1960). <a href="https://www.last.fm/music

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Rolf
Family name
Kühn
Gender
male
Citizenship
Germany
Place of birth
Cologne
Place of death
Berlin
Occupation
clarinetist
Languages spoken
German
Instrument
alto saxophone
Record label
Brunswick Records
Official website
www.rolf-kuehn.de
Image
Rolf Kuehn 04 (fcm).jpg
Work location
New York City
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date of birth
1929-09-29
Commons category
Rolf Kühn (musician)
date of death
2022-08-18
name in native language
Rolf Kühn
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