Curtis Ousley (February 7, 1934 – August 13, 1971), who performed under the name King Curtis, was an American tenor, alto, and soprano saxophonist and session musician who played rhythm and blues, Rock and roll, soul, Funk and soul jazz. He was also a musical director and record producer. He is best known for his distinctive sax riffs and solos such as on "Yakety Yak", which later became the inspiration for Boots Randolph's "Yakety Sax" and his own "Memphis Soul Stew".
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- Curtis Ousley (February 7, 1934 – August 13, 1971), who performed under the name King Curtis, was an American tenor, alto, and soprano saxophonist and session musician who played rhythm and blues, Rock and roll, soul, Funk and soul jazz. He was also a musical director and record producer. He is best known for his distinctive sax riffs and solos such as on "Yakety Yak", which later became the inspiration for Boots Randolph's "Yakety Sax" and his own "Memphis Soul Stew".
- King Curtis war ein US-amerikanischer Tenorsaxophonist des Rock'n'Roll und Rhythm and Blues der 1950er und 1960er Jahre.
- King Curtis, saxofonista de soul jazz, southern soul, R&B y hard bop nacido como Curtis Ousley en Fort Worth el 7 de febrero de 1934. Desde la década de los 50s se consolidó como uno de los mejores saxofonistas de R&B. A mediados de los años cincuenta grabó con la mayoría de compañías de Nueva York y la costa este. En 1958 entró a formar parte de Atlantic, donde alcanzó una gran fama tocando junto a The Coasters. En 1962 llegó su único número uno "Soul twist", mientras formaba parte de la discográfica Enjoy Records. En 1963 firmó por un año con Capitol, donde grabó numerosos single, entre ellos "Soul Serenade". En 1965 volvió a Atlantic, donde finalizaría su carrera musical. En 1967 gozó de un gran éxito con los singles "Memphis Soul Stew" y "Ode to Billie Joe". Durante este tiempo grabó en el estudio con numerosos cantantes de la compañía, pero lo que realmente le hizo famoso fue acompañar a Aretha Franklin en numerosas grabaciones y actuaciones. Su carrera se truncó cuando el 14 de agosto de 1971 fue asesinado en Nueva York a manos de un fanatico.
- Curtis Ousley eli King Curtis oli yhdysvaltalainen saksofonisti. Hän tuli tunnetuksi sessiomuusikkona, joka esiintyi muun muassa The Coastersin hitillä "Yakety Yak". Hän pääsi Rock and Roll Hall of Fameen postuumisti 6. maaliskuuta 2000. King Curtis teki myös yhteistyötä Aretha Franklinin kanssa ja toimi tuottajana. Hän kuoli puukotuksen uhrina.
- Curtis Ousley (7 février 1934 à Fort Worth au Texas, 13 août 1971 à New York), qui a joué sous le nom de King Curtis, est un saxophoniste ténor, alto et soprano américain qui a joué du jazz, du R&B et de la soul.
- キング・カーティス（King Curtis, 本名Curtis Ousley 1934年2月7日-1971年8月13日）は、アメリカ、フォートワース出身のサクソフォーン奏者。1950年の後半から活躍し、独特の音色と ジャンルの枠にとらわれない幅広い音楽性から、現在も高い人気を誇る。
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- Curtis Ousley (February 7, 1934 – August 13, 1971), who performed under the name King Curtis, was an American tenor, alto, and soprano saxophonist and session musician who played rhythm and blues, Rock and roll, soul, Funk and soul jazz. He was also a musical director and record producer. He is best known for his distinctive sax riffs and solos such as on "Yakety Yak", which later became the inspiration for Boots Randolph's "Yakety Sax" and his own "Memphis Soul Stew".
- King Curtis war ein US-amerikanischer Tenorsaxophonist des Rock'n'Roll und Rhythm and Blues der 1950er und 1960er Jahre.
- King Curtis, saxofonista de soul jazz, southern soul, R&B y hard bop nacido como Curtis Ousley en Fort Worth el 7 de febrero de 1934. Desde la década de los 50s se consolidó como uno de los mejores saxofonistas de R&B. A mediados de los años cincuenta grabó con la mayoría de compañías de Nueva York y la costa este. En 1958 entró a formar parte de Atlantic, donde alcanzó una gran fama tocando junto a The Coasters.
- Curtis Ousley eli King Curtis oli yhdysvaltalainen saksofonisti. Hän tuli tunnetuksi sessiomuusikkona, joka esiintyi muun muassa The Coastersin hitillä "Yakety Yak". Hän pääsi Rock and Roll Hall of Fameen postuumisti 6. maaliskuuta 2000. King Curtis teki myös yhteistyötä Aretha Franklinin kanssa ja toimi tuottajana. Hän kuoli puukotuksen uhrina.
- Curtis Ousley (7 février 1934 à Fort Worth au Texas, 13 août 1971 à New York), qui a joué sous le nom de King Curtis, est un saxophoniste ténor, alto et soprano américain qui a joué du jazz, du R&B et de la soul.
- キング・カーティス（King Curtis, 本名Curtis Ousley 1934年2月7日-1971年8月13日）は、アメリカ、フォートワース出身のサクソフォーン奏者。1950年の後半から活躍し、独特の音色と ジャンルの枠にとらわれない幅広い音楽性から、現在も高い人気を誇る。
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