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Saturday, 8 September 2018

Jazz Greats: Sonny Fortune

Sonny Fortune (born May 19, 1939)

Jazz Saxophonist (Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone), Clarinetist and Flute Player, Sonny Fortune, worked with Miles Davis, Nat Adderley and others during the 1970's as a Sideman on numerous Albums. And was also an avid live performer during that era. His bulk of Bandleader efforts were concentrated in the 1970's and 1990's. He remains active; please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Sound of silence, Trip on the Strip and Long before our mother's cried

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonny_Fortune
Background information
Birth nameCornelius Fortune
BornMay 19, 1939(age 79)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S
GenresJazzfree jazzjazz fusion
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsSaxophone, flute, clarinet
Years active1966–present
LabelsPrestigeStrata-EastHorizon,AtlanticBlue Note

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