Charles McPherson
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About
Alto saxophone player known for his 1960s and early 1970s jazz collaborations with renowned double bass player Charles Mingus.
Before Fame
Early in his musical career, he recorded albums entitled Bebop Revisited! and From This Moment On!
Trivia
He performed with such fellow jazz musicians as pianist Kenny Drew, trumpeter Art Farmer, and double bassist Sam Jones.
Family Life
He was born in Missouri and raised in Detroit, Michigan.
Associated With
He recorded jazz saxophone pieces originally played by legendary musician Charlie Parker for the soundtrack of the 1988 film Bird.
