Earl Turbinton

Earl Turbinton
Turbinton plays alto sax with a small band for a Tulane University party, c. 1957
Background information
Born(1941-09-23)September 23, 1941
DiedAugust 3, 2007(2007-08-03) (aged 65)
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
Other namesNaim Akban Ben-Tur;
The African Cowboy

Earl Turbinton Jr., also known as Naim Akban Ben-Tur and The African Cowboy (September 23, 1941 – August 3, 2007) was an American saxophonist associated for decades with the music scene of New Orleans.