ArtistInfo

King Curtis

ts, as, 1934-1971 US, Fort Worth, Texas
Musician / Producer of R&B/Soul and Jazz
A.k.a. Curtis Ousley

Curtis Ousley (February 7, 1934 – August 13, 1971), who performed under the stage name King Curtis, was an American saxophone virtuoso known for rhythm and blues, rock and roll, soul, blues, funk and soul jazz. Variously a bandleader, band member, and session musician, he was also a musical director and record producer. Adept at tenor, alto, and soprano saxophone, he was best known for his distinctive riffs and solos such as on "Yakety Yak", which later became the inspiration for Boots Randolph's "Yakety Sax" and his own "Memphis Soul Stew".

Instruments

• Tenor sax
• Alto sax
• Saxophone
• Soprano sax
• Vocals

Genres

• R&B/Soul
• Jazz
• Rock
• Blues
• Pop

Plays With