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Charles McPherson

Charles McPherson, born July 24, 1939, in Joplin, Missouri, United States, is an American jazz alto saxophonist. Raised in Detroit, Michigan, McPherson moved to New York City at age 20. Following early mentorship from pianist Barry Harris, McPherson performed with Yusef Lateef and Lonnie Hillyer before joining Charles Mingus, performing and recording with Mingus from 1960 to 1974. McPherson released his debut studio album as a leader, Bebop Revisited!, in 1965, followed by studio albums including Con Alma! in 1965, From This Moment On! in 1968, and Illusions in Blue in 1990. McPh...