Joe Farrell

tenor and soprano saxophones, oboe, flute, English horn · 1937–1986 · Chicago Heights

Multi-instrumentalist, mainly a saxophonist and flutist, known for his records as a leader on CTI and for playing in the first and last lineups of Chick Corea's Return to Forever. He was born Joseph Carl Firrantello.

Styles

• Fusion, jazz-rock, jazz-funk
• Hard bop

Landmark tracks

• Great Gorge (1972)
• Moon Germs (1972)
• Time's Lie (1972)
• Bass Folk Song (1972)

Sources

• Source

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