Don Byas, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Don Byas

American musician

Date of Birth: 21-Oct-1912

Place of Birth: Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States

Date of Death: 24-Aug-1972

Profession: saxophonist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Carlos Wesley "Don" Byas (October 21, 1912 – August 24, 1972) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, most associated with bebop.
He played with Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Art Blakey, and Dizzy Gillespie, among others, and also led his own band.
He lived in Europe for the last 26 years of his life.