Elton Dean

alto saxophone, saxello · 1945–2006 · Nottingham

English saxophonist tied to the Canterbury scene and best known for his time with Soft Machine. He also led Ninesense and Soft Heap in a spirit close to free jazz.

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Styles

• Canterbury scene and British jazz-rock
• British jazz

Landmark tracks

• Neo-Caliban Grides (1971)

Sources

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