Earl Bostic
Earl Bostic | |
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Bostic in 1961 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Eugene Earl Bostic April 25, 1913 Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | October 28, 1965 (aged 52) Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Alto saxophone |
| Years active | 1931–1965 |
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Eugene Earl Bostic (April 25, 1913 – October 28, 1965) was an American alto saxophonist. Bostic's recording career was diverse, his musical output encompassing jazz, swing, jump blues and the post-war American rhythm and blues style, which he pioneered. He had a number of popular hits such as "Flamingo", "Harlem Nocturne", "Temptation", "Sleep", "Special Delivery Stomp", and "Where or When", which all showed off his characteristic growl on the horn. He was a major influence on John Coltrane.