Cooper's Al Savoy Sultans

Al Cooper Al Cooper American jazz musician (1911–1981) Not to be confused with Al Kooper or Alice Cooper. Lofton Alfonso Cooper (1911 – October 5, 1981) was an American jazz saxophonist and clarinetist.[1] He founded the Savoy Sultans and was their leader from 1937 to 1946.[2] He was the half-brother of Grachan Moncur II.[1] Quick facts Birth name, Born ... Al Cooper Birth name Lofton Alfonso Cooper Born 1911 Died October 5, 1981(1981-10-05) (aged 69–70) New York City, U.S. Genres Jazz, big band, swing Occupation Musician Instrument(s) Saxophone, clarinet Formerly of Savoy Sultans Close References [1] Cooper, (Lofton) Al(fonso), Grove Music Online. Oxford Music Online. Oxford University Press, 2003, doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.J101100 [2] Wynn, Ron. "Al Cooper". AllMusic. Retrieved June 4, 2019.…

GENRES: Big Band, Jazz