Jazz Greats: King Curtis

Curtis Ousley (February 7, 1934 – August 13, 1971) 

  The Jazz Great King Curtis played so many Genres that it is almost unfair to link him to Jazz only, but his influence is very wide and he was a crucial figure of it's development.Please take a listen here and have a fun Saturday: Memphis soul stew , Hot Potato , Soul twist , Soul serenade and Ode to Billy Joe

  
  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Curtis

Background information
Birth name	Curtis Ousley
Born	February 7, 1934 Fort Worth, Texas
Died	August 13, 1971 (aged 37) New York, New York
Genres	Soul, R&B, rock, funk, jazz
Occupations	Musician, bandleader, producer
Instruments	Saxophone
Years active	1950–1971
Labels	King, Prestige, True Sound,Capitol, Atlantic, Groove
Associated acts	Aretha Franklin, The Coasters, The King Pins, Bernard Purdie,The Shirelles, The Noble Band,Cornell Dupree