Prince Lasha

Prince Lasha
Prince Lasha and Wanda Sabir
Background information
Born
William Lawsha

(1929-09-10)September 10, 1929
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
DiedDecember 12, 2008(2008-12-12) (aged 79)
Oakland, California, United States
GenresJazz, free jazz, avant-garde jazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsAlto saxophone, flute, clarinet, alto flute, piccolo
Formerly ofSonny Simmons, Eric Dolphy, Elvin Jones, Jimmy Garrison

William B. Lawsha, better known as Prince Lasha (/ləˈʃeɪ/), (September 10, 1929 – December 12, 2008) was an American jazz alto saxophonist, baritone saxophonist, flautist, clarinetist and English horn player.

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