Earl Bostic, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Earl Bostic

American musician

Date of Birth: 25-Apr-1913

Place of Birth: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Date of Death: 28-Oct-1965

Profession: composer, saxophonist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Eugene Earl Bostic (April 25, 1913 – October 28, 1965) was an American jazz alto saxophonist and a pioneer of the post-war American rhythm and blues style.
He had a number of popular hits such as "Flamingo", "Harlem Nocturne", "Temptation", "Sleep", "Special Delivery Stomp" and "Where or When", which all showed off his characteristic growl on the horn.
He was a major influence on John Coltrane.