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Monday 22 August 2016

Tribute Mondays: Earl Bostic

Earl Bostic (April 25, 1912 – October 28, 1965)


Post-war Rhythm and Blues pioneer, Songwriter and Jazz alto Saxophonist, Earl Bostic, worked with most of the Jazz Greats and was a major influence on John Coltrane; he also released regarded solo pieces. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Bostic, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Harlem nocturne, Temptation, Where or when and Flamingo

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earl_Bostic
Background Information
BornApril 25, 1912
OriginTulsa, Oklahoma, United States
DiedOctober 28, 1965 (aged 53)
Rochester, New York, United States
GenresJazzrhythm and blues
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrumentsalto saxophone
Years active1931–65
Associated actsLionel HamptonJohn ColtraneBenny Golson,Blue Mitchell, many others

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