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Jazz Musicians born on June 5

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Al Swainger

bass
born 1972

Ben Bowen

trumpet
born 1976

Bernie Holden

clarinet
born 1938

Bobby Selvaggio

saxophone, alto
born 1969

Chantale Gagné

piano
born 1980

Chris Buono

guitar, electric
born 1972

Deborah I. Auer

vocals
born 1963

Dino Govoni

saxophone, tenor
born 1962

Einar Scheving

drums
born 1973

Emil Karlsen

drums
born 1998

Emma Grace Stephenson

piano
born 1991

Emmett North Jr.

guitar
born 1947

Erica Lindsay

saxophone, tenor
born 1955

ESP Jazz Group

band / ensemble / orchestra
born 1998

François Carrier

saxophone, alto
born 1961

Gerard D'Angelo

piano
born 1954

Gus Garside

bass, acoustic
born 1949

Hugh Marsh

violin
born 1955

Hurlante nova

piano
born 1968

Jeff Reilly

drums
born 1970

Jerry Gonzalez

trumpet
born 1949

Joe Cea

piano
born 1957

John Montesante

trumpet
born 1950

Jonyo Mwaye

trombone
born 1974

Jose Luis Gamez

guitar
born 1965

June Yun

vocals
born 1995

Karl Sterling

drums
born 1961

Kenny G

saxophone, soprano
born 1956

Koby Hayon

guitar
born 1972

Kurt Edelhagen

composer / conductor
born 1920

Mick Hutton

bass
born 1956

Misha Mengelberg

piano
born 1935

Monnette Sudler

guitar
born 1952

Pete Jolly

piano
born 1932

Peter Erskine

drums
born 1954

Peter Hostage

piano
born 1957

Sheila Shea

vocals

Tony Jackson

piano
born 1876

Ye Huang

clarinet
born 1998

Zac Carson

bass
born 1990

Freddie Stone

born 1946

John Fumo

born 1957

Specs Powell

born 1922

Disclaimer: Though we have checked our dates, this listing may contain erroneous information. If you discover errors or omissions, please report it to us. Thank you.

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