Al Cooper | |
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Born | 1911 |
Died | October 5, 1981 New York City |
Genres | Jazz, big band, swing |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Saxophone, clarinet |
Associated acts | Savoy Sultans |
Al Cooper was an American jazz saxophonist and clarinetist. He founded the Savoy Sultans and was their leader from 1937 to 1946. He was the uncle of avant-garde jazz trombonist and composer Grachan Moncur III.