Al Cooper

American jazz musician (1911–1981)

Not to be confused with Al Kooper or Alice Cooper.

Al Cooper

Birth name| Lofton Alfonso Cooper
Born| 1911
Died| October 5, 1981(1981-10-05) (aged 69–70)
New York City, U.S.
Genres| Jazz, big band, swing
Occupation| Musician
Instrument(s)| Saxophone, clarinet
Formerly of| Savoy Sultans

Musical artist

Lofton Alfonso Cooper (1911 – October 5, 1981) was an American jazz saxophonist and clarinetist.[1] He founded the Savoy Sultans and was their leader from 1937 to 1946.[2] He was the half-brother of Grachan Moncur II.[1]

## References

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1. ^ a b Cooper, (Lofton) Al(fonso), Grove Music Online. Oxford Music Online. Oxford University Press, 2003, doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.J101100
2. ^ Wynn, Ron. "Al Cooper". AllMusic. Retrieved June 4, 2019.

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Grachan Moncur III

Studio albums|

* Evolution (1963)
* Some Other Stuff (1964)
* New Africa (1969)
* Exploration (2004)
* Inner Cry Blues (2007)

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* Al Cooper
* Grachan Moncur II

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