Don Byas

Don Byas

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1912-10-21
Deathday: 1972-08-24 (59 years old)

Biography

Carlos Wesley "Don" Byas (October 21, 1913 – August 24, 1972) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, associated with swing and bebop. He played with Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Art Blakey, and Dizzy Gillespie, among others, and also led his own band. He lived in Europe for the last 26 years of his life.

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Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1912-10-21

Deathday
1972-08-24 (59 years old)

Birth Place
Muskogee, United States

Citizenships
United States

Awards
Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame

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