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28 Apr 1936 — 08 Oct 2012
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John Martin Tchicai (April 28, 1936 - October 8, 2012) is a Danish jazz saxophonist. He was one of the earliest European free jazz musicians. He is of Danish and Congolese descent.

Tchicai studied violin in his youth, and in his mid-teens began playing clarinet and alto saxophone, focusing on the latter. By the late 1950's he was travelling around northern Europe, playing with many musicians.

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Cecil Taylor Segments II (Orchestra of Two Continents)
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Charles Gayle Quartet
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John Tchicai and Cadentia Nova Danica
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New York Contemporary Five
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