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George Braith (born George Braithwaite on June 27, 1939) is an American jazz saxophonist from New York. Braith is known for playing multiple horns at once, a technique pioneered by Roland Kirk. Braith is credited with the invention of the Braithophone, two different horns (straight alto and soprano) mended together by extensions, valves and connections. George Braith, a legend in the field of modern progressive jazz, commands an uncanny and absolutely phenomenal knowledge and use of harmonics,
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- human
- Given name
- George
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- New York City
- Occupation
- saxophonist
- Genre
- jazz
- Instrument
- saxophone
- Record label
- Blue Note
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- date of birth
- 1939-06-27
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