Earl Turbinton
Earl Turbinton | |
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Turbinton plays alto sax with a small band for a Tulane University party, c. 1957 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | September 23, 1941 |
| Died | August 3, 2007 (aged 65) |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Other names | Naim 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.