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2 unusual facts about Elton Dean


Kevin Figes

Kevin Figes began playing the sax in 1986 at the age of 22, studying with Elton Dean in London.

Tony Bianco

He has played and recorded with many prominent jazz musicians including Elton Dean, Alex Von Schlippenbach, Dave Liebman, Paul Dunmall, and Evan Parker.


Hoppy Kamiyama

Hoppy Kamiyama (born 1960) is a Japanese keyboardist and music producer who has worked with artists such as eX-Girl, The Pugs, Bradford Reed, Bill Laswell, Jan Linton, Marc Ribot, Hugh Hopper/Elton Dean and Damo Suzuki.

Ivan Zagni

Ivan Zagni (born 16 October 1942) is a New Zealand-based musician and composer who has been a member of bands such as Jody Grind, Big Sideways and Avant Garage, and has recorded albums with Aynsley Dunbar, Elton Dean, Don McGlashan and Peter Scholes.

Keith Beal

In his time at Ogun, Beal recorded and/or produced some 50 records by such artists as Trevor Watts, Chris McGregor’s Brotherhood of Breath, Elton Dean,Harry Becket, John Surman and Keith Tippett.


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