Ben Webster, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ben Webster

American saxophonist

Date of Birth: 27-Mar-1909

Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Date of Death: 20-Sep-1973

Profession: composer, saxophonist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Benjamin Francis Webster (March 27, 1909 – September 20, 1973) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist.
He is considered one of the three most important "swing tenors" along with Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young.
Known affectionately as "The Brute" or "Frog", he had a tough, raspy, and brutal tone on stomps (with growls), yet on ballads he played with warmth and sentiment.
He was indebted to alto saxophonist Johnny Hodges, who, he said, taught him to play his instrument.