Curtis Amy
- Type: Classic Bandleader
- Country: United States
- Born: October 11, 1929 in Houston, Texas, United States
- Died: June 5, 2002 in Los Angeles, California, United States
- Active: 1929 - 2002
Biography
Curtis Amy was a tenor saxophonist known for his soulful, blues-infused hard bop playing on the West Coast jazz scene. After moving to Los Angeles in the mid-1950s, he signed with #Pacific Jazz# records, releasing a series of notable albums including 'Groovin' Blue' and the acclaimed 'Katanga!', which featured the rarely-recorded trumpeter *Dupree Bolton*. Beyond his work as a bandleader, Amy was a highly sought-after session musician, contributing his distinctive saxophone work to iconic recordings like *Carole King*'s 'Tapestry' and *The Doors*' song "Touch Me". He also served for three years as the musical director for *Ray Charles*' orchestra.