Al Cooper

Lofton Alfonso Cooper (1911 – October 5, 1981) was an American jazz saxophonist and clarinetist.[1] He founded the Savoy Sultans and was their leader from 1937 to 1946.[2] He was the half-brother of Grachan Moncur II.[1]

Al Cooper
Birth nameLofton Alfonso Cooper
Born1911
Died(1981-10-05)October 5, 1981
New York City
GenresJazz, big band, swing
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsSaxophone, clarinet
Associated actsSavoy Sultans

References

  1. Cooper, (Lofton) Al(fonso), Grove Music Online. Oxford Music Online. Oxford University Press, 2003, doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.J101100
  2. Wynn, Ron. "Al Cooper". AllMusic. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
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