Earl Bostic
American jazz saxophonist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Eugene Earl Bostic (April 25, 1913 – October 28, 1965)[1] was an American alto saxophonist. Bostic's recording career was diverse, his musical output encompassing jazz, swing, jump blues and the post-war American rhythm and blues style, which he pioneered. He had a number of popular hits such as "Flamingo", "Harlem Nocturne", "Temptation", "Sleep", "Special Delivery Stomp", and "Where or When", which all showed off his characteristic growl on the horn. He was a major influence on John Coltrane.[2]
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Birth name | Eugene Earl Bostic |
Born | (1913-04-25)April 25, 1913 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States |
Died | October 28, 1965(1965-10-28) (aged 52) Rochester, New York, United States |
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Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Alto saxophone |
Years active | 1931–1965 |
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