Al Cooper

Al Cooper
Birth nameLofton Alfonso Cooper
Born1911
DiedOctober 5, 1981(1981-10-05) (aged 69–70)
New York City, U.S.
GenresJazz, big band, swing
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Saxophone, clarinet
Formerly ofSavoy Sultans

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