# Hilton Jefferson

> Hilton Jefferson was an American jazz alto saxophonist born in Danbury, Connecticut, United States, perhaps best known for leading the saxophone section from 1940 to 1949 in the Cab Calloway band. Jefferson is said to have been "a soft, delicate saxophone player, with an exquisite sensibility."

*American jazz saxophonist (1903–1968)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Singer / Musician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q177220))
- **Category:** Musicians
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1903-07-30
- **Died:** 1968-11-14
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
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## Sources
- [Discogs](https://www.discogs.com/artist/307327)
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q282977)

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