Earl Bostic

Rhythm and blues, Composer

1913 – 1965

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Who was Earl Bostic?

Earl Bostic was an American jazz and rhythm and blues alto saxophonist and a pioneer of the post-war American Rhythm and Blues style. He had a number of popular hits such as "Flamingo", "Harlem Nocturne", "Temptation", "Sleep", "Special Delivery Stomp" and "Where or When" which all showed off his characteristic growl on the horn. He was a major influence on John Coltrane.

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Born
Apr 25, 1913
Tulsa
Also known as
  • Bostic, Earl
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Xavier University of Louisiana
Lived in
  • Oklahoma
  • Tulsa
Died
Oct 28, 1965
Rochester

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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