Dick Hafer

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Dick Hafer (May 29, 1927 December 15, 2012) [1] was an American jazz tenor saxophonist who performed with Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Woody Herman, and other renowned big bands. [2] [3]

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Formative years

Born in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania on May 29, 1927, Hafer began playing clarinet at the age of seven and switched to tenor saxophone in high school. His first professional gig was with Charlie Barnet's orchestra in 1949. He played with Claude Thornhill from 1949 to 1950 before returning briefly to play with Barnet again. After this he played with Woody Herman (1951–55), Tex Beneke (1955), Bobby Hackett (1957–58), Elliot Lawrence (1958–60), and Benny Goodman (1962). In 1963 he recorded on two Charles Mingus albums. [4]

In 1974 he moved to Los Angeles, California, where he worked mostly as a studio musician, including as a member of the studio band for The Merv Griffin Show on television. He released two albums under his own name in the 1990s. [5]

Death

Hafer died in La Costa, California. [6]

Discography

As leader

As sideman

With Johnny Hartman

With Herbie Mann

With Charles Mingus

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References

  1. "Dick Hafer Obituary". legacy.com. Retrieved 2012-12-25.
  2. Champlin, Charles. "A Musical Farewell to the Life of the Party." Los Angeles, California: The Los Angeles, Times, November 21, 1989, p. F6 (subscription required).
  3. Kohlhaase, Bill. "4 Brothers Big Band Succeeds on 2 Levels." Los Angeles, Pennsylvania: The Los Angeles Times, April 12, 1991, p. F18 (subscription required).
  4. Los Angeles Times obituary, December 22, 2012, page AA5.
  5. Los Angeles Times obituary, December 22, 2012, page AA5.
  6. Los Angeles Times obituary, December 22, 2012, page AA5.