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Houston Person

Houston Person has been played on NTS shows including Jazzman, with The Pulpit first played on 25 May 2014.

Houston Person (born November 10, 1934) is an American jazz tenor saxophonist and record producer. Although he has performed in the hard bop and swing genres, he is most experienced in and best known for his work in soul jazz. Person is also known for his distinctive sassy sound and his expressive style of playing. He received the Eubie Blake Jazz Award in 1982.

Person grew up in Florence, South Carolina, and first played piano before switching to tenor saxophone. He studied at South Carolina State College…

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I No Get Eye For Back
Houston Person
Mercury1977
I No Get Eye For Back
Houston PersonMercury1977
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Until It's Time For You To Go
Houston Person
Eastbound Records1973
Until It's Time For You To Go
Houston PersonEastbound Records1973
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Creation
Roger Kellaway, Houston Person
Greene Street Records1984
Creation
Roger Kellaway, Houston PersonGreene Street Records1984
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Hey Driver!
Houston Person
Prestige1969
Hey Driver!
Houston PersonPrestige1969
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Please Mr. Person
Houston Person
Muse Records1978
Please Mr. Person
Houston PersonMuse Records1978
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The Pulpit
Houston Person
Prestige1970
The Pulpit
Houston PersonPrestige1970
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