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Sep 30, 2015 · NEW YORK (AP) — Phil Woods, a leading alto saxophonist in mainstream jazz for more than 60 years whose piercing solos could also be heard on hit records by Billy Joel and Paul Simon, has died. He was 83. Woods died Tuesday in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, said Philip Bensing, owner of the Bensing-Thomas Funeral Home.
Biography. Woods was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. [1] . After inheriting a saxophone at age 12, he began taking lessons at a local music shop. His heroes on the alto saxophone included Benny Carter and Johnny Hodges. He studied music with Lennie Tristano at the Manhattan School of Music and at the Juilliard School. [1] .
Recording DateTitle / Co-leaderLabelYear Released2014-12Songs One with Vic JurisPhilology20152013-04 – 2013-06New CelebrationChiaroscuro20132010?Man with the Hat with Grace KellyPazz20112010-09Phil & Bill with Bill MaysPalmetto2011Sep 30, 2015 · Phil Woods, an alto saxophonist revered in jazz circles for his bright, clean sound and his sterling technique — and widely heard on songs by Billy Joel, Paul Simon and others — died on ...
Jazz saxophonist Phil Woods was a disciple of Charlie Parker, one of the pioneers of bebop. But Woods reached millions of ears through his playing on pop songs by Paul Simon, Billy Joel and...
Oct 1, 2015 · Woods, whom some considered the rightful heir to Charley “Bird” Parker and one of the iconic figures of modern jazz, died Tuesday from complications of emphysema, according to Joel Chriss, the...
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Sep 29, 2015 · Alto saxophonist Phil Woods, a leading jazz performer since the 1950s, died Tuesday afternoon. The cause was related to emphysema, his longtime agent, Joel Chriss, confirmed. Woods was 83.
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Sep 29, 2015 · The Bensing-Thomas Funeral Home in Stroudsburg, PA confirmed that Woods died this morning (September 29) to The Jazz Line. He was 83. Arrangements are currently being made for what is expected to be a private service for family and close friends.
