We are all incredibly honored to have Charles McPherson recognized this way in his birth town of Joplin, Missouri. More info to come, but friends and family, mark your calendars. Stay well, all. missouri2021.org/portfolio/charles-mcpherson-the-journey-home/
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Two more days to vote for CHARLES! Best alto sax, best composer, best small group, best recording--Jazz Dance Suites. Some are write-ins, and one does not need a subscription to vote, but does need to sign up for ENewsletters. Thank you! downbeat.com/readers-poll
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www.namm.org/library/oral-history/charles-mcpherson From 2008 "All of nature came together...."
Charles McPherson
Charles McPherson has thoroughly enjoyed his life as a music maker. The jazz saxophonist was strongly influenced by the players of the big band era, such as Johnny Hodges who played in the Duke Ellington orchestra for many years. Charles took what he heard and played his own style during the formati...
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