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Harold Land

American musician (1928-2001) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 72

Harold de Vance Land was an American hard bop and post-bop tenor saxophonist. Land developed his hard bop playing with the Max Roach/Clifford Brown band into a personal, modern style, often rivalling Clifford Brown's instrumental ability with his own inventive and whimsical solos.

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His tone was strong and emotional, yet hinted at a certain introspective fragility.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 2001 · aged 72

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