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Robert Franklin Palmer Jr. was an American writer, musicologist, clarinetist, saxophonist, and blues producer. He is best known for his books, including Deep Blues; his music journalism for The New York Times and Rolling Stone magazine; his work producing blues recordings and the soundtrack of the film Deep Blues; and his clarinet playing in the 1960s band the Insect Trust. A collection of his writings, Blues & Chaos: The Music Writing of Robert Palmer, edited by Anthony DeCurtis, was published by Simon & Schuster on November 10, 2009.
Birth Name
Robert Franklin Palmer Jr.
Born
Tuesday, 19 June 1945
Died
Thursday, 20 November 1997
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Late Night with Conan O'Brien | Himself | 1993 |
| Deep Blues | Himself / Self | 1992 |
| Ornette: Made in America | Self - writer and musicologist / Self | 1986 |
| American Bandstand | Himself / Himself-Singer | 1952 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Late Night with Conan O'Brien | Himself | 1993 |
| Deep Blues | Himself / Self | 1992 |
| Ornette: Made in America | Self - writer and musicologist / Self | 1986 |
| American Bandstand | Himself / Himself-Singer | 1952 |
