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King Curtis

Curtis Ousley (February 7, 1934 – August 13, 1971), who performed under the stage name King Curtis, was an American saxophone virtuoso known for rhythm and blues, rock and roll, soul, blues, funk and soul jazz. Variously a bandleader, band member, and session musician, he was also a musical director and record producer. Adept at tenor, alto, and soprano saxophone, he was best known for his distinctive riffs and solos such as on The Coasters - Yakety Yak Read more on Last.fm

Track: Memphis Soul Stew

Most Played Tracks as Scrobbled to Last.fm

# Title Plays
1Memphis Soul Stew
271381
2A Whiter Shade of Pale - Live at Fillmore West, 3/7/1971
51568
3A Whiter Shade of Pale
39323
4Watermelon Man
24657
5The Christmas Song
23747
6Games People Play
22484
7Soul Serenade
20174
8Melancholy Serenade
19990
9Soul Twist
17972
10Memphis Soul Stew - Single/LP Version
15049

Other Album Releases:

Far Out
All Hail the King
King Curtis: Sideman
King Curtis in a Funky Groove
King Curtis: Memphis Soul Stew
Didn't He Play
Have Tenor Sax, Will Blow
King Of The Sax
The Everest Sessions: Azure
Live at Fillmore West (Deluxe Version)

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