Houston Person facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Houston Person
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Person performing at the Cellar in 2006
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| Background information | |
| Born | November 10, 1934 Florence, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, soul jazz, swing |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, bandleader, producer |
| Instruments | Saxophone |
| Labels | Prestige, Westbound, Mercury, Savoy, Muse, HighNote, Telarc |
| Associated acts | Etta Jones |
Houston Person (born November 10, 1934) is a famous American jazz musician. He plays the tenor saxophone, which is a type of wind instrument. He is also a record producer, meaning he helps create music albums. While he has played in different jazz styles, he is best known for his "soul jazz" music. He won an important award called the "Eubie Blake Jazz Award" in 1982.
About Houston Person's Life
Houston Person grew up in Florence, South Carolina. He first learned to play the piano. Later, he switched to the tenor saxophone. He studied music at South Carolina State College. In 1999, he was honored in the college's Hall of Fame.
When he was in the United States Air Force, he played in a service band. This band was based in West Germany. He played alongside other talented musicians like Don Ellis and Eddie Harris. After his time in the Air Force, he continued his music studies at Hartt College of Music in Hartford, Connecticut.
He became well-known in the 1960s. He released many albums with Prestige Records. For many years, he was a musical partner with the singer Etta Jones. They recorded, performed, and toured together. Many people thought they were married, but they were just close musical friends. They first met while playing in organist Johnny Hammond's band.
Houston Person has recorded over 75 albums as a bandleader. He has worked with many record labels like Prestige, Westbound, and HighNote. He has also played with famous musicians such as Ron Carter, Lena Horne, Lou Rawls, and Horace Silver. Houston Person lives in Newark, New Jersey.
Awards and Recognition
Houston Person has received several special awards for his music. In 1982, he was given the Eubie Blake Jazz Award. Later, in 2011, he received the Jazz Legend Award in San Diego. These awards celebrate his long and successful career in jazz music.
Images for kids
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Person in Paris, France, in 1980
See also
In Spanish: Houston Person para niños
