Background
Knepper, James Minter was born on November 22, 1927 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Alvin and Mary-Alice (Minter) Knepper.
Knepper, James Minter was born on November 22, 1927 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Alvin and Mary-Alice (Minter) Knepper.
Played trombone with Gil Evans Orchestra, Stan Kenton Orchestra, Benny Goodman Orchestra,, 1989, Charles Mingus Orchestra, 1957—1962, Thad Jones-Mel Lewis, 1968—1974. Music director Mingus Dynasty, 1979-1989. Lecturer Harvard University.
Member Musicians Union (Los Angeles, New York City).
Married Maxine Fields. Children: Robin, Timothy (deceased 1991).