Jimmy Knepper

About Jimmy Knepper

Birth Day: November 22, 1927
Birth Place: Los Angeles, CA
Birth Sign: Sagittarius

Jimmy Knepper Net Worth

Jimmy Knepper net worth and salary: Jimmy Knepper is a Trombone Player who has a net worth of $2 Million. Jimmy Knepper was born in Los Angeles, in November 22, 1927. Versatile jazz trombonist who performed with Charles Mingus and other jazz greats.
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💰Jimmy Knepper Net worth: $2 Million

About

Versatile jazz trombonist who performed with Charles Mingus and other jazz greats.

Before Fame

He began performing in his mid teens, spending time with Claude Thornhill before joining Mingus at age 30.

Trivia

He performed with many bands over a career spanning decades, but his contribution to Mingus' The Clown and Tijuana Moods albums established his reputation for originality.

Family Life

His wife Maxine was also a jazz musician, playing the trumpet.

Associated With

Though creatively fulfilling, his stormy five-year collaboration with Charles Mingus ended after a disagreement over royalties erupted into Mingus's slapping him and breaking his tooth.