Booker Ervin

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Booker Ervin
Background information
Birth name	Booker Telleferro Ervin II
Born	(1930-10-31)October 31, 1930 Denison, Texas, U.S.
Died	August 31, 1970(1970-08-31) (aged 39) New York City, U.S.
Genres	Hard bop
Instrument	Tenor saxophone
Formerly of	Charles Mingus

Booker Telleferro Ervin II (October 31, 1930 – August 31, 1970)^[1] was an American tenor saxophone player. His tenor playing was characterised by a strong, tough sound and blues/gospel phrasing. He is remembered for his association with bassist Charles Mingus.