Sue Terry

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Sue Terry
Born1959
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsSaxophone
Years active1980s–present
LabelsQi Note
Associated acts Charli Persip, Clifford Jordan, Walter Bishop Jr., Jaki Byard
Website suterry.com

Sue Terry (born 1959) is a jazz saxophonist and composer.

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While a student at the Hartt School in Hartford, Connecticut, Terry was a protégé of saxophonist Jackie McLean. [1] McLean encouraged her to move to New York City, where she was later mentored by Clifford Jordan, Junior Cook and Barry Harris. They gave her the nickname "Sweet Sue". She now uses the spelling "Su Terry." [2]

After moving to New York City in 1982, Terry became a featured soloist with bands led by Charlie Persip, Clifford Jordan, Walter Bishop Jr., and Jaki Byard. She worked with George Duke, Dr. John, Barry Harris, Al Jarreau, Chaka Khan, Mike Longo, Irene Reid, Hilton Ruiz, Billy Taylor, Clark Terry, Teri Thornton, and Howard Johnson.

She is the author of Inside the Mind of a Musician, For The Curious, and I Was a Jazz Musician for the FBI. /> She wrote the instruction books Practice Like the Pros, Step One: Play Alto Sax, Step One: Play Tenor Sax, and Step One: Play Clarinet.

Discography

As Leader/Composer:

As Co-Leader/Composer:

As Soloist:

As Composer:

Compilations:

Instructional CDs:

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References

  1. ↑ McNally, Owen (26 February 2012). "'Sweet' Musician Sue Terry Shows Literate Side". courant.com. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  2. ↑ "The Independent Ear | Sweet Sue Terry". openskyjazz.com. 15 September 2014. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  3. ↑ "Sweet Sue Terry | Album Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
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