Yusef Lateef

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Yusef Lateef

American saxophonist

Also known as: William Evans

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James Jamerson
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…musicians, including Kenny Burrell and Yusef Lateef, and joined a local group, Washboard Willie and the Supersuds of Rhythm. Record label owner Johnnie Mae Matthews spotted Jamerson playing with Washboard Willie and hired him for sessions at her new label, Northern Records. Jamerson soon became an in-demand studio musician.
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…musicians, including Kenny Burrell and Yusef Lateef, and joined a local group, Washboard Willie and the Supersuds of Rhythm. Record label owner Johnnie Mae Matthews spotted Jamerson playing with Washboard Willie and hired him for sessions at her new label, Northern Records. Jamerson soon became an in-demand studio musician.
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