King Curtis
- Type: Classic Bandleader
- Born: February 7, 1934 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States
- Died: August 13, 1971 in New York, New York, United States
Biography
Fort Worth-born tenor saxophonist, born Curtis Ousley, whose muscular solos for #Atlantic Records# powered hits by *The Coasters* and *Aretha Franklin*, whose band he directed with his own *Kingpins*. King Curtis led jazz sessions for #Prestige Records# in 1960 and hit solo with 'Soul Twist' (1962) and 'Memphis Soul Stew' (1967). He was murdered in New York in 1971 and entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
Genres
King Curtis Discography
- Soul Meeting (1960) - Album - rated 3.73/5
- The New Scene of King Curtis (1960) - Album - rated 3.95/5
- Azure (1961) - Album - rated 3.43/5
- The Twist! (1961) - Album - rated 3.65/5
- Soul Twist (1962) - Album - rated 3.85/5
- Soul Serenade (1964) - Album - rated 3.93/5
- King Curtis Plays the Great Memphis Hits (1967) - Album - rated 3.57/5
- King Size Soul (1967) - Album - rated 3/5