and music educator. November 2 – Ernest Dawkins, American saxophonist, Ethnic Heritage Ensemble. 3 – Azar Lawrence, American saxophonist. 7 – Erik Balke, Norwegian saxophonist. 11 – Kahil El'Zabar, American percussionist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer. 13 Alex Coke, American saxophonist and flutist. Dennis Taylor, American saxophonist and clarinetist (died 2010). 17 – Federico Ramos, Uruguayan guitarist, arranger, producer, and composer. 18 – Alan Murphy, English guitarist (died 1989). 27 – Lyle Mays, American pianist and composer. December 5 – John Molo, American drummer and percussionist. 9 – Jill Saward, British singer, musician, and composer, Shakatak. 10 Diane Schuur, American singer and pianist. Eugenio Colombo, Italian saxophonist and flautist, Italian Instabile Orchestra. 17 Ikue Mori, American drummer, composer, and graphic designer. John Doheny, American tenor saxophonist and band leader. 25 – Steve Barta, American-Brazilian jazz pianist. 28 – Gilberto "Pulpo" Colón Jr., American pianist, composer, arranger, producer, and band leader. Unknown date Darol Anger, American violinist. Hilario Durán, Cuban pianist. Kevin Toney, American pianist and composer. Paolo Rustichelli, Italian-American pianist, composer, and producer. Suzanne Davis, American pianist. See also 1950s in jazz List of years in jazz 1953 in music References Bibliography External links History Of Jazz Timeline: 1953 at All About Jazz Jazz Jazz by year