American composer · American composer and musician
| Description | American composer Source: Wikidata |
|---|---|
| Born | 1958-06-25 Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Birthplace | Houston Houston Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Area | United States Source: MusicBrainz |
| Country | US Source: MusicBrainz |
| Citizenship | United States Source: Wikidata |
| Occupation | composer saxophonist clarinetist Source: Wikidata |
| Instruments | synthesizer tape loop Source: Wikidata |
| Genres | ambient music Source: Wikidata |
| Record labels | Raster-Noton 2062 Source: Wikidata |
| Member of | SPARKLE DIVISION House Afire Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz |
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mbid: 3b731282-d7f4-41a5-af0a-d0c1c3319802 · wikidata: Q505747 · isni: 0000000036147275, 0000000474097060 · discogs: 34630 · spotify: 6u5axd0rpDsWSmzhFfb2VB
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