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King Curtis
Sign in to saveAlso known as Curtis Ousley, Curtis Montgomery
American saxophonist (1934–1971)
Person · Open Library
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- 1
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- Blues at Montreaux
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Music · MusicBrainz
- Type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Country
- United States
- Active from
- 1934
- Active to
- 1971
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Curtis Ousley (February 7, 1934 – August 13, 1971), who performed under the stage name King Curtis, was an American saxophone virtuoso known for rhythm and blues, rock and roll, soul, blues, funk and soul jazz. Variously a bandleader, band member, and session musician, he was also a musical director and record producer. Adept at tenor, alto, and soprano saxophone, he was best known for his distinctive riffs and solos such as on The Coasters - Yakety Yak <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/King+Cu
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- date of birth
- 1934-02-07
- date of death
- 1971-08-13
- start of work period
- 1950-00-00
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- King Curtis
- name in native language
- King Curtis
- birth name
- Curtis Ousley
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