Houston Person Day
November 10, 1934
Blue Moon
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Saxophonist and producer Houston Person was born on November 10, 1934 in Florence, South Carolina.
Person developed his bluesy, full-bodied tone while working with soul jazz organist Johnny Hammond in the mid-‘60s.
In addition to his numerous albums as a leader, (the last of which was released in 2014) Person was a long time collaborator of Etta James.
Prolific…Person has recorded over 75 albums as a leader.
A master of hard bop and swing, he’s best known for his soul jazz.
Personnel:
Houston Person, tenor saxophone
Joe Alterman, piano
James Cammack, bass
Lewis Nash, drums
