Frank Strozier

Frank Strozier
Born: Jun 13, 1937 in Memphis, TN
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Genre: Jazz
Styles: Post-Bop, Hard Bop
Biography: A talented alto saxophonist who never became very famous, Frank Strozier has long been a top-notch hard bop stylist whose intense sound recalls (but is not derivative of) Jackie McLean. One of many excellent jazzmen who grew up in Memphis, Strozier played with other Memphis musicians even after he moved ...Read full biography
Fantastic Frank Strozier
Released: 1959
Label: Vee-Jay
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Altoist Frank Strozier's first session as a leader has been reissued on this Vee Jay CD with the original six selections joined by five additional and previously unreleased performances, only one of which ...Read full review
Long Night
Released: 1961
Label: Fan/Milest
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Frank Strozier never had a problem diving into an aggressive, exuberant blowing date, but Long Night isn't that type of album. Produced by Orrin Keepnews, this 1961 session finds the big-toned alto saxophonist ...Read full review
More Frank Strozier albums: Main Albums (8), Compilations (2)
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