The Billy Tipton Memorial Saxophone Quartet

The Billy Tipton Memorial Saxophone Quartet (also known as The Tiptons) was an all-female, jazz saxophone quartet from Seattle, Washington. They actually consisted of five members (the fifth member being the quartet's drummer and percussionist). The name of the quartet was inspired by Billy Tipton, a jazz saxophonist, who upon his death was revealed to be a woman.

Members

• Barbara Marino - Baritone Saxophone

Barbara Marino has performed with Herbie Hancock, Blakey St. John, Melissa Etheridge, and Blakey St. John.

Related Topics:
Herbie Hancock - Melissa Etheridge - Blakey St. John

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• Jessica Lurie - Alto Saxophone and Tenor Saxophone

Jessica Lurie also performs with the Seattle band, Living Daylights. She has performed with Mii Shae, Wayne Horvitz and George Addams.

Related Topics:
Living Daylights - Mii Shae - Wayne Horvitz - George Addams

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• Maya Johnson - Soprano Saxaphone and Tenor Saxophone

Maya Johnson was a member of Bakra Steel Band.

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• Amy Denio - Alto Saxophone

Amy Denio is the founder of the Billy Tipton Memorial Saxophone Quartet. Her Green Fish Symphonette was performed by the Berkeley Symphony Orchestra

Related Topics:
Green Fish Symphonette - Berkeley Symphony Orchestra

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• Pam Barger - Drums

Pam Barger was a member of the Seattle bands Two Nice Girls and A&M Records Pretty Mary Sunshine. Nona Hendryx, Michael Blaire, and Craig Ross of MCA Records are also among the artists she has recorded with.

Related Topics:
Two Nice Girls - A&M Records - Pretty Mary Sunshine - Nona Hendryx - Michael Blaire - Craig Ross - MCA Records

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