Paul Jeffrey
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Saxophonists · 1933–2015

Paul Jeffrey

American musician (1933–2015)

Born
8 April 1933
New York City
Died
20 March 2015
Durham
Country
United States
Record labels
Savoy Records
Discography
3 albums

Biography

Paul Jeffrey was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Paul Jeffrey was born on 8 April 1933 in New York City and died on 20 March 2015 in Durham. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Savoy Records. The discography here lists 3 albums, from “Watershed” (1973) to “Tribute to Illinois Jacquet” (2013).

Paul Jeffrey (April 8, 1933 – March 20, 2015) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, arranger, and educator. He was a member of Thelonious Monk's regular group from 1970–1975, and also worked extensively with other musicians such as Charles Mingus, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, Lionel Hampton and B.B. King.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Watershed 1973
Tribute to Trane 1994
Tribute to Illinois Jacquet 2013

Also plays on

Albums where Paul Jeffrey is credited as a sideman

1977 Three or Four Shades of Blues — Charles Mingus arranger
1978 Cumbia & Jazz Fusion — Charles Mingus oboe, tenor saxophone
1979 Me, Myself an Eye — Charles Mingus conductor, arranger
1980 Something Like a Bird — Charles Mingus conductor, arranger
1997 Loxodonta Africana — Ricky Ford arranger

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Paul Jeffrey play?

Paul Jeffrey is known for playing saxophone.

When and where was Paul Jeffrey born?

Paul Jeffrey was born 8 April 1933 in New York City.

What are Paul Jeffrey's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Watershed (1973), Tribute to Trane (1994) and Tribute to Illinois Jacquet (2013).

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