Biography

Earl Bostic was born on April 25, 1913 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. He is known for Cry-Baby (1990), Smoke (1995) and Liebestraum (1991). He died on October 28, 1965 in Rochester, New York, USA.

Saxophonist, clarinettist, arranger, composer and popular recording artist, who led a 'jump band' in New York during the 1940's.

Composed many novelty numbers and several jazz standards, including "The Major and the Minor" and "Let Me Off Uptown".

Held a degree in music from Xavier University in New Orleans.

Worked variously in bands led by Don Redman, Cab Calloway and Lionel Hampton. Arranged for Hampton, Louis Prima and Jack Teagarden.