Earl Bostic

American jazz saxophonist (1913–1965)

Born: 25 April 1913
Tulsa
Died: 28 October 1965
Rochester
Country: United States
Record labels: King
Discography: 9 albums

Biography

Earl Bostic was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Earl Bostic was born on 25 April 1913 in Tulsa and died on 28 October 1965 in Rochester. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: King. The discography here lists 9 albums, from “Earl Bostic and his Alto Sax” (1953) to “Dance Music From The Bostic Workshop” (1987).

Eugene Earl Bostic (April 25, 1913 – October 28, 1965) was an American alto saxophonist. Bostic's recording career was diverse, his musical output encompassing jazz, swing, jump blues and the post-war American rhythm and blues style, which he pioneered. He had a number of popular hits such as "Flamingo", "Harlem Nocturne", "Temptation", "Sleep", "Special Delivery Stomp", and "Where or When", which featured his characteristic growl on the horn. He was a major influence on John Coltrane.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Earl Bostic and his Alto Sax 1953

For You 1956

Dance Time 1957

Bostic Rocks: Hits of the Swing Age 1958

For You 1958

Jazz Time 1963

Blows a Fuse 1985

Dance Music From The Bostic Workshop 1987

Earl Bostic Flamingo

Historic 78 rpm records

All On Earl Bostic And His Orchestra · Bostic · Hampton · 1945 archive.org ↗
The Major And The Minor Earl Bostic And His Orchestra · Bostic · Evans · 1945 archive.org ↗
Tippin' In Earl Bostic and his Orchestra · Marty Symes · Bob Smith · Earl… · 1946 archive.org ↗
TIPPIN' IN EARL BOSTIC AND HIS ORCHESTRA · Earl Bostic · Tony Scott · Jimmy… · 1946 archive.org ↗
845 STOMP Earl Bostic Quartette · Earl Bostic · George Parker · Vernon King ·… · 1947 archive.org ↗
EARL'S RUMBOOGIE Earl Bostic Quartette · Earl Bostic · George Parker · Vernon King ·… · 1947 archive.org ↗
None legible EARL BOSTIC AND HIS ORCHESTRA · Earl Bostic · George Parker · Vernon… · 1948 archive.org ↗
LIza Earl Bostic and His Orchestra · E. Bostic · T. Scott · G. Parker ·… · 1949 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Earl Bostic play?

Earl Bostic is known for playing saxophone.

When and where was Earl Bostic born?

Earl Bostic was born 25 April 1913 in Tulsa.

What are Earl Bostic's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Earl Bostic and his Alto Sax (1953), For You (1956), Dance Time (1957), Bostic Rocks: Hits of the Swing Age (1958) and For You (1958).

External links

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