American jazz tenor saxophonist (1932–1987) · tenor saxophonist
| Description | American jazz tenor saxophonist (1932–1987) Source: Wikidata |
|---|---|
| Born | 1932-04-25 Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Birthplace | Miami Miami Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Died | 1987-10-25 Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Place of death | New York New York City Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Area | United States Source: MusicBrainz |
| Country | US Source: MusicBrainz |
| Citizenship | United States Source: Wikidata |
| Occupation | musician jazz musician recording artist saxophonist Source: Wikidata |
| Instruments | saxophone Source: Wikidata |
| Genres | jazz Source: Wikidata |
| Record labels | Atlantic Records Fantasy Fire Records Delmark Records Source: Wikidata |
| Member of | Willis Jackson Quintet Willis Jackson Sextet Willis Jackson and His Gators Harlem Underground Band Cootie Williams And His Orchestra Willis Jackson And Band Willie "Gator Tail" Jackson & The Four Gators Willis Jackson & His Orchestra Willis Jackson Quartet Willis Jackson Quintet Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
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