Charles McPherson (musician)

Charles McPherson (born July 24, 1939)[1] is an American jazz alto saxophonist born in Joplin, Missouri, United States, and raised in Detroit, Michigan, who worked intermittently with Charles Mingus from 1960 to 1974, and as a performer leading his own groups.[1]

Charles McPherson
Background information
Born (1939-07-24) July 24, 1939
Joplin, Missouri, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Alto saxophone
Years active1960–present
LabelsPrestige, Mainstream, Xanadu, Arabesque

McPherson also was commissioned to help record ensemble renditions of pieces from Charlie Parker, on the 1988 soundtrack for the film Bird.[1]

In 2020, the JazzTimes magazine readers’ poll named McPherson Artist of the Year, and also selected his album Jazz Dance Suites as Best New Release.[2]

Discography

As leader

As sideman

With Barry Harris

With Charles Mingus

With others

References

  1. "Charles McPherson | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  2. JazzTimes (2021-02-04). "2020 Readers' Poll Results". JazzTimes. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  3. Fitzgerald, M. Charles McPherson discography as leader, Jazzdiscography.com, accessed March 14, 2013
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