Odean Pope

Odean Pope (born October 24, 1938)

Jazz Tenor Saxophonist, Odean Pope, began his career backing James Brown, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder and moved on to a Sideman  and also a Touring Musician with Jimmy McGriff, Max Roach and others. He created the Saxophone Choir band (consisted of nine Saxophonist and Piano, Bass and Drums) during the 1970's. And released some Albums as a Leader beginning in the early 1980's. His last effort came out in 2016. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: 

Max Roach Quartet – In The Light (Full Album), Almost like me and Mwalimu

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odean_pope

Background information
Born	October 24, 1938(age 79) Ninety Six, South Carolina, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Tenor saxophone
Labels	Moers, CIMP, Soul Note, Porter, In+Out
Associated acts	Catalyst