Charles McPherson (musician)
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Photo by Ed Newman
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Charles McPherson |
| Born | July 24, 1939 |
| Origin | Joplin, Missouri |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Instruments | Alto saxophone |
| Labels |
Prestige Records Mainstream Records Xanadu Records Arabesque Records |
| Associated acts | Charles Mingus |
Charles McPherson (born July 24, 1939) is an American jazz alto saxophonist born in Joplin, Missouri, and raised in Detroit, Michigan, most notable for his work from 1960 to 1972 with Charles Mingus.
McPherson also was commissioned to help record ensemble renditions of pieces from Charlie Parker on the 1988 soundtrack for the film Bird.
With Kenny Drew
With Clint Eastwood
With Art Farmer
With Barry Harris
With Sam Jones
With Charles Mingus
With Don Patterson
With Charles Tolliver
With Toshiko Akiyoshi
With Dave Pike
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