Person

King Curtis

Curtis Ousley (born Curtis Montgomery; February 7, 1934 – August 13, 1971), known professionally as King Curtis, was an American saxophonist who played rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock and roll. A bandleader, band member, and session musician, he was also a musical director and record producer. A master of the instrument, he played tenor, alto, and soprano saxophone. He played riffs and solos on h…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
February 7th, 1934
Died
August 13th, 1971
Genres
Labels
Rhino
Atlantic
ATCO Records
Capitol Records
Razor & Tie
Last updated: September 14th, 2020