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King Curtis
American saxophonist (1934–1971).
Born February 7th, 1934 in Fort Worth.
Died August 13th, 1971 at 37 years old in Manhattan (stab wound).
Occupations
bandleader, conductor, jazz musician, record producer, saxophonist, singer
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