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Booker Ervin (Booker Telleferro Ervin II; * 31. Oktober 1930 in Denison, Texas; † 31. August 1970 in New York City) war ein US-amerikanischer Jazz-Tenorsaxophonist, Komponist und Bandleader.
Booker Telleferro Ervin II (October 31, 1930 – August 31, 1970) was an American tenor saxophone player. His tenor playing was characterised by a strong, tough sound and blues/gospel phrasing. He is remembered for his association with bassist
Booker Ervin (born October 31, 1930, Denison, Texas, USA - died July 31, 1970, New York City, New York, USA) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He died of kidney disease aged 39.
Über den Tenorsaxophonisten Booker Ervin (1930–1970) Vor 80 Jahren geboren, vor 40 Jahren gestorben, heute fast vergessen, zwischen die Stühle gefallen. Booker Telleferro Ervin Jr. war nicht Avantgarde genug für einen Avantgardisten und nicht konventionell genug für einen Mainstreamer.
A very distinctive tenor with a hard, passionate tone and an emotional style that was still tied to chordal improvisation, Booker Ervin was a true original. Born in Denison, Texas, he was originally a trombonist, but taught himself tenor while in the Air Force (1950-1953).
14. Sept. 2017 · Booker Ervin [Booker Telleferro Ervin II] (born October 31, 1930, Denison, TX; died August 31, 1970, NYC; aged 39), tenor sax.
Booker Ervin. Hard bop tenor saxophonist with musical trademarks including flamboyance, excitement, and bluesy fervor. Read Full Biography.
