Robert Barry (musician)

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Born(1932-12-04)December 4, 1932
Died(2018-01-08)January 8, 2018
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion
Robert Barry
Born(1932-12-04)December 4, 1932
Died(2018-01-08)January 8, 2018
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresAvant-garde jazz, free jazz, experimental
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion
Formerly ofSun Ra

Robert Barry (December 4, 1932 – January 8, 2018)[1] was an American jazz musician.[2] He was a percussionist who played with Miles Davis, Gene Ammons,[2] Fred Anderson[3] and Johnny Griffin but was best known for his work with Sun Ra and The Sun Ra Arkestra.[4]

Barry was born in Chicago. He graduated from DuSable High School, where he studied under Captain Walter Dyett.[4][5]

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