(1928-07-06)July 6, 1928 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Died
November 12, 2022(2022-11-12) (aged 94) Studio City, California, U.S.
Genres
Jazz, pop, soundtracks
Occupation(s)
Musician
Instrument(s)
Clarinet, saxophone, oboe, flute, other woodwind
Years active
1952–2006
Musical artist
Gene Fred Cipriano[1] (July 6, 1928 – November 12, 2022), known familiarly as "Cip", was an American woodwindist and session musician, playing clarinet, oboe, flute and saxophone among other instruments. He played on hundreds of recording sessions, possibly more than any other woodwind musician.
^"Gene Cipriano Obituary". Legacy.com. November 2022. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
Gene Fred Cipriano (July 6, 1928 – November 12, 2022), known familiarly as "Cip", was an American woodwindist and session musician, playing clarinet, oboe...
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