Serge Essous, Jean (1935-2009)

Jean Serge Essous. Picture by Discogs.

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GENERAL INFO

Description: Jean Serge Essous is a Congolese Jazz musician, saxophonist and clarinetist. He is cofounder of “Afrika Team” band, and “Bantous de la Capitale de Brazzaville”. His music has a lot of African musical elements fused with the classic Jazz of the 50s. In 2006, Jean Serge was designated as a UNESCO Artist for peace.
Sex: Male Occupation: Composer, saxophonist and clarinetist
Place of Birth / Death: Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. Country Tags: Republic of Congo.
Periods: XX-XXI Century Genres: Instrumental music, vocal music, dance music, nationalism music.
Styles: Jazz, Folk, Traditional, World Music. Group: University of Paris.
Instruments: Sax and clarinet Relatives: –

 

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