Al Cohn
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Al Cohn (November 24, 1925 – February 15, 1988)[1] was an American jazz saxophonist, arranger and composer. He came to prominence in the band of clarinetist Woody Herman and was known for his longtime musical partnership with fellow saxophonist Zoot Sims.
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Birth name | Alvin Gilbert Cohn |
Born | (1925-11-24)November 24, 1925 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Died | February 15, 1988(1988-02-15) (aged 62) Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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Instrument(s) | Tenor saxophone |
Years active | 1940s–1980s |
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