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Background information
Birth nameMarie Jean Ernest Wiehe
Born(1944-06-02)June 2, 1944
Ferret, Mapou, Mauritius
Died(2010-06-03)June 3, 2010
Moka,
Mauritius
GenresJazz, bebop, cool jazz, fusion
Occupation(s)Bandleader, composer, arranger, saxophonist, architect, artist
Instrument(s)Saxophone, Piano, Clarinet, Flute, Guitar, Double-bass
Years active1969 - 2010

Ernest Wiehe was a Mauritian saxophonist, pianist, composer, arranger, architect, and painter. He was widely considered to be one of the pioneers of jazz music in Mauritius. He began his career in Boston, MA, USA where he taught composition and arrangement at Berklee College of Music from 1973 to 1978 and founded the Boston Jazz Orchestra in DATE. Upon return to his native island Mauritius in 1978, he devoted his life to creating a space for jazz, supporting young aspiring musicians, teaching, and architecture. In 2002, he released his first album, Didn't Say which features several of his compositions.

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http://www.berklee.edu/bt/221/final_cadence.html http://www.lexpress.mu/story/12728-moments-de-fortes-emotions-aux-funerailles-d-ernest-wiehe.html http://www.lematinal.com/news/local-news/5351-Hommage-du-PM-a-Ernest-Wiehe.html http://www.lexpress.mu/story/12864-heritage-le-jazz-apres-ernest-wiehe.html http://www.lexpress.mu/story/12707-disparition-d-ernest-wiehe-le-premier-ministre-rend-hommage-a-un-mauricien-hors-du-commun.html http://www.lemauricien.org/weekend/061126/pam.htm http://www.lalitmauritius.org/viewnews.php?id=1059 http://www.lexpress.mu/services/epaper-109874-b-ernest-wiehe-bye-bye-saxo-b.html http://www.lexpress.mu/services/archive-68699-ernest-wiehe-mis-en-images-par-alain-gordon-gentil.html http://www.lexpress.mu/services/archive-5953-ernest-wiehe-et-jeanot-rabeson-au-jazz-en-plein-air-reunionnais.html http://www.lexpress.mu/services/archive-29563-jazz-etincelle-sous-les-etoiles.html http://www.lexpress.mu/services/archive-825-les-50-qui-font-bouger-maurice.html

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