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Don Byas

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American jazz saxophonist (1912-1972)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1912 to 1972 · aged 59
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Carlos Wesley "Don" Byas 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.

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2020Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 1972 · aged 59
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