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Don ByasDon Byas Don Byas American jazz saxophonist (1912–1972) Carlos Wesley "Don" Byas (October 21, 1912 – August 24, 1972)[1] was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, associated with swing and bebop. He played with Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Art Blakey, and Dizzy Gillespie, among others, and also led his own band. He lived in Europe for the last 26 years of his life. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Don Byas Background information Birth name Carlos Wesley Byas Born (1912-10-21)October 21, 1912 Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S. Died August 24, 1972(1972-08-24) (aged 59) Amsterdam, Netherlands Genres Swing, bebop Instrument Tenor saxophone Close Biography Oklahoma and Los Angeles Byas was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States.[2] Both of Byas' parents were musicians. His… (Source: Wikipedia)
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