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Charles McPherson | |
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Background information | |
Born | Joplin, Missouri, U.S. | July 24, 1939
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument | Alto saxophone |
Years active | 1960–present |
Labels | Prestige, Mainstream, Xanadu, Arabesque |
Website | charlesmcpherson |
Charles McPherson (born July 24, 1939) [1] is an American jazz alto saxophonist born in Joplin, Missouri, United States; [2] raised in Detroit, Michigan; and now lives in San Diego, California. He worked intermittently with Charles Mingus from 1960 to 1974, and as a performer leading his own groups. [1]
McPherson also was commissioned to help record ensemble renditions of pieces from Charlie Parker, on the 1988 soundtrack for the film Bird . [1]
In 2020, the JazzTimes magazine readers' poll named McPherson Artist of the Year, and also selected his album Jazz Dance Suites as Best New Release. [3]
With Barry Harris
With Charles Mingus
With others