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Lynn HopeLynn Hope Lynn Hope American jazz musician Lynn Hope, also known as El Hajj Abdullah Rasheed Ahmad, (September 26, 1926[1] – February 24, 1993)[2] was an American jazz and blues tenor saxophonist. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, United States.[2] Hope was noted for his instrumental remakes of established pre-rock pop anthems.[3] Hope joined King Kolax's band when he graduated from high school in Birmingham during the 1940s. After converting to Islam, he became noted for wearing a turban or fez.[3] Hope signed with Miracle Records in 1950, but the contract proved invalid.[3] He moved to Premium Records, where he recorded "Tenderly," a song that was later picked up by Chess Records.[3] Hope recorded often for Aladdin Records between 1951… (Source: Wikipedia)
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