Alvin Tyler
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Saxophonists · 1925–1998

Alvin Tyler

American R&B and neo-bop jazz saxophonist and arranger

Born
5 December 1925
New Orleans
Died
3 April 1998
New Orleans
Country
United States
Record labels
Ace Records
Discography
2 albums

Biography

Alvin Tyler was a jazz musician who played saxophone and tenor saxophone. Alvin Tyler was born on 5 December 1925 in New Orleans and died on 3 April 1998 in New Orleans. The music is usually filed under jazz and Dixieland jazz. Record labels: Ace Records. The discography here lists 2 albums, from “Rockin' And Rollin' With Red Tyler And The Gyros” (1960) to “Graciously” (1987).

Alvin Owen "Red" Tyler (December 5, 1925 – April 3, 1998) was an American R&B and neo-bop jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger, regarded as "one of the most important figures in New Orleans R&B".

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Rockin' And Rollin' With Red Tyler And The Gyros 1960
Graciously 1987

Also plays on

Albums where Alvin Tyler is credited as a sideman

1982 Alright Again! — Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown tenor saxophone, instrument arranger
1982 Classified — James Booker tenor saxophone
1990 Back Home in New Orleans — Champion Jack Dupree tenor saxophone
2005 Live at Montreux 1995 — Dr. John tenor saxophone

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Alvin Tyler play?

Alvin Tyler is known for playing saxophone and tenor saxophone.

When and where was Alvin Tyler born?

Alvin Tyler was born 5 December 1925 in New Orleans.

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