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King Curtis

American saxophonist (1934–1971).

Born February 7th, 1934 in Fort Worth.

Died August 13th, 1971 at 37 years old in Manhattan (stab wound).

Occupations
bandleader, conductor, jazz musician, saxophonist, singer
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It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. The act of dying is not of importance, it lasts so short a time. Samuel Johnson