Musician Dictionary

James Chance

American saxophonist, composer, singer and pianist (1953–2024)

DescriptionAmerican saxophonist, composer, singer and pianist (1953–2024)
Source: Wikidata
Born1953-04-20
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceMilwaukee Milwaukee
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2024-06-18
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathNew York New York City
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationsongwriter saxophonist singer jazz musician composer
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsalto saxophone voice electronic keyboard
Source: Wikidata
Genresavant-funk punk jazz no wave dance-punk
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsZE Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofJames Chance and the Contortions Teenage Jesus and the Jerks Aural Exciters The Stigmatics James Chance & Terminal City James Chance and the Contortions
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata

Also known as

Chance James Chance/White

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Identifiers

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