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Rimington is a respected figure in traditional New Orleans jazz and its revival, renowned for his clarinet and alto sax performances. Born in Paddock Wood, England, on April 29, 1942, he became a central collaborator in the 1960s jazz scene alongside Ken Colyer and Barry Martyn, and later worked with legendary New Orleans musicians such as Captain John Handy and Kid Thomas Valentine. His career spans decades and continents, with a discography that reflects deep roots in the Dixieland tradition and a commitment to authentic ensemble playing.