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Phil Nimmons

Phillip Rista Nimmons (June 3, 1923 – April 5, 2024) was a Canadian jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader, and educator. Nimmons played "free jazz" and mainstream styles, and other genres including classical music. He composed more than 400 pieces in various genres, and for various instrumentations including film scores, music for radio and television, chamber music, music for large ensembles, concert band and symphony orchestras. He studied clarinet at the Juilliard School, and composition at the Royal Conservatory of Music. He was involved in the development of the jazz performance program Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA

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Phil Nimmons Documentary: Beginning Phil Nimmons Documentary: Nimmons 'n' Nine was formed… Phil Nimmons Documentary: I ended up writing music for J. Frank Willis… Someone To Watch Over Me Phil Nimmons Documentary: I had these contacts at the CBC… Friendly Encounter Who Walks Duologue April In Paris Images Entre Nous Phil Nimmons says he'd like to invite his listeners… 2012 Phil Nimmons Documentary: Benny Goodman was a big influence… 2012