John Blake Jr.

John Edward Blake Jr. (July 3, 1947 – August 15, 2014) was an American jazz violinist from South Philadelphia. He performed most prominently as a sideman in groups led by Grover Washington Jr. (in the late 1970s) and McCoy Tyner (in the early 1980s), as well as led his own groups.[1] He died on August 15, 2014 from complications of multiple myeloma.[2]

For the American politician, see John Blake Jr. (politician).
John Blake Jr.
Born(1947-07-03)July 3, 1947
South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedAugust 15, 2014(2014-08-15) (aged 67)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Violinist
InstrumentsViolin
Associated actsGrover Washington Jr., McCoy Tyner
Websitejohnblakejr.com

Discography

With Muhal Richard Abrams

With Cecil McBee

With Archie Shepp

With McCoy Tyner

With James Blood Ulmer

With Grover Washington Jr.

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References
  1. "John Blake Jr. Biography". All About Jazz. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
  2. "Violinist John Blake Jr. Dead at 67". JazzTimes. Archived from the original on 3 August 2015. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
  • Richard Cook: Jazz Encyclopedia. Penguin, London 2007 ISBN 978-0-14-102646-6


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