Arthur Rhames

ABOUT ARTHUR RHAMES

New York avant-garde jazz guitarist who played tenor saxophone and piano, among other instruments.

He played in a jazz trio called Eternity.

He was at his music height when his life was cut short by AIDS.

He grew up around Brooklyn in the center of the jazz scene.

Guitarist Bill Frisell described Rhames' style as "overwhelming," saying "I've never seen the guitar played that way."