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King Curtis
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American saxophonist (1934–1971)
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King Curtis, born Curtis Ousley in 1934 in Fort Worth, was an American bandleader, conductor, singer, and jazz musician. He performed on the saxophone and voice, working within the genres of soul, rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock and roll. His professional career began in 1950, and he recorded for labels including King, Atco Records, and Atlantic Records.
He received recognition from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and was awarded Grammy Awards. Curtis died in Manhattan in 1971 from a stab wound resulting in homicide. He was an African American male who spoke English.
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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
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Fort Worth
- Place of death
- Manhattan
- Occupation
- record producer
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Field of work
- funk
- Genre
- rhythm and blues
- Instrument
- voice
- Record label
- Atlantic Records
- Image
- King Curtis.png
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- date of birth
- 1934-02-07
- date of death
- 1971-08-13
- ethnic group
- African Americans
- manner of death
- homicide
- cause of death
- stab wound
- start of work period
- 1950-00-00
- different from
- King Curtis Iaukea
- Commons category
- King Curtis
- name in native language
- King Curtis
- birth name
- Curtis Ousley
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