Charles McPherson (musician)
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Charles McPherson | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | July 24, 1939 Joplin, Missouri, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Alto saxophone |
| Years active | 1960–present |
| Labels | Prestige, Mainstream, Xanadu, Arabesque |
| Website | charlesmcpherson |
Charles McPherson (born July 24, 1939)[1] is an American jazz alto saxophonist born in Joplin, Missouri, United States;[2] raised in Detroit, Michigan; and now lives in San Diego, California. He worked intermittently with Charles Mingus from 1960 to 1974, and as a performer leading his own groups.[1]
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.[3]
