50 years ago today (8/13/71) saxophonist King Curtis tragically died at age 37 after being stabbed outside of his apartment in New York City. Curtis had a distinctive playing style that held its footing strong in a variety of foundations that included rock and roll, which many jazz players tended to stray from. In addition to being a bandleader of his own, Curtis collaborated with many including Waylon Jennings, Buddy Holly. and Duane Allman. Check out King Curtis in one of his last ever performances via Live from Montreux on June 17th 1971 with Champion Jack Dupree.
