Saxophonists · 1929–1976

Shafi Hadi

American jazz saxophonist (1929–1976)

Born
1929
Philadelphia
Died
1976
Country
United States

Biography

Shafi Hadi was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Shafi Hadi was born in 1929 in Philadelphia and died in 1976. The music is usually filed under jazz.

William Curtis Porter (September 21, 1929 – June 1976), better known as Shafi Hadi, was an American jazz tenor and alto saxophonist known for his recordings with Charles Mingus and with Hank Mobley.

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Also plays on

Albums where Shafi Hadi is credited as a sideman

1957 The Clown — Charles Mingus alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
1957 A Modern Jazz Symposium of Music and Poetry With Charles Mingus — Charles Mingus saxophone
1957 East Coasting — Charles Mingus saxophone
1957 Hank Mobley — Hank Mobley saxophone
1959 Mingus Ah Um — Charles Mingus tenor saxophone, alto saxophone
1962 Tijuana Moods — Charlie Mingus tenor saxophone, alto saxophone

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Shafi Hadi play?

Shafi Hadi is known for playing saxophone.

When and where was Shafi Hadi born?

Shafi Hadi was born 1929 in Philadelphia.

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