| Al Cooper | |
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| Birth name | Lofton Alfonso Cooper |
| Born | 1911 |
| Died | October 5, 1981(1981-10-05) (aged 69–70) New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, big band, swing |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone, clarinet |
| Formerly of | Savoy Sultans |
Lofton Alfonso Cooper (1911 – October 5, 1981) was an American jazz saxophonist and clarinetist. He founded the Savoy Sultans and was their leader from 1937 to 1946. He was the half-brother of Grachan Moncur II.
References
- ^ Cooper, (Lofton) Al(fonso), Grove Music Online. Oxford Music Online. Oxford University Press, 2003, doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.J101100
- Wynn, Ron. "Al Cooper". AllMusic. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
External links
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