Charles McPherson

An esteemed alto saxophonist and torchbearer for the bebop tradition, Charles McPherson has built upon the work of Charlie Parker, carrying forth the modern jazz sound since the 1960s. He emerged from the vibrant Detroit scene of the '50s where he was mentored by pianist Barry Harris before moving to New York. There, he became an integral member of the Charles Mingus band, playing and recording with the bassist into the early '70s. As a leader, McPherson recorded a bevy of sessions from the '60s onward for Prestige, Mainstream, and Xanadu, including Bebop Revisited!, Today's M...