Preston Love
American saxophonist, bandleader, and songwriter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For his son, the U.S. Senate candidate, see Preston Love Jr.
Preston Haynes Love (April 26, 1921[2] – February 12, 2004) was an American saxophonist, bandleader, and songwriter from Omaha, Nebraska, United States, best known as a sideman for jazz and rhythm and blues artists like Count Basie and Ray Charles.[1]
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Birth name | Preston Haynes Love |
Born | (1921-04-26)26 April 1921 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
Died | 12 February 2004(2004-02-12) (aged 82) Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz, rhythm and blues[1] |
Occupation(s) | Band leader, musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Alto saxophone |
Years active | 1936–2004 |
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