Charles McPherson Musical artist

Charles McPherson (born July 24, 1939) is an American jazz alto saxophonist born in Joplin, Missouri, and raised in Detroit, Michigan, most notable for his work from 1960 to 1972 with Charles Mingus.McPherson also was commissioned to help record ensemble renditions of pieces from Charlie Parker on the 1988 soundtrack for the film Bird.

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Charles McPherson
Birth dateJuly 24, 1939
Hometown
Joplin Missouri

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Musical artist

associated musical artist
Charles Mingus
BackgroundNon vocal instrumentalist
genre
Jazz
instrument
Alto saxophone
record label
Mainstream Records
Prestige Records
Xanadu Records

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