CURTIS PEAGLER

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American jazz saxophonist, born 17 September 1929 in Cincinnati; died 19 December 1992 in Los Angeles, USA.

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A fine, swinging saxophonist, Curtis Peagler was an asset to many different groups through the years. His alto sound was influenced by Charlie Parker, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, and, to a lesser extent, Louis Jordan. At 13, he started on the C-melody sax and soon joined the Sons of Rhythm on alto. Prior to being called up by the Army in 1953, Peagler worked with territory bands and backed singer Big Maybelle. After being discharged in 1955, he attended the Cincinnati Conservatory for two years and played locally; in 1960, with the assistance of Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, he started recording for Prestige. Peagler then recorded with Lem Winchester and joined his Modern Jazz Disciples, which recorded for Columbia. He moved to Los Angeles in 1962 to freelance, and spent 1966-1967 and 1969 with Ray
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CURTIS PEAGLER For Basie & Duke album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
For Basie & Duke
Hard Bop 1982
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I'll Be Around
Hard Bop 1988

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Disciples Blues
Hard Bop 2001

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