Paul Quinichette

Paul Quinichette
Born(1916-05-17)May 17, 1916
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
DiedMay 25, 1983(1983-05-25) (aged 67)
New York City, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentTenor saxophone

Paul Quinichette (May 17, 1916 – May 25, 1983) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He was known as the "Vice President" or "Vice Prez" for his emulation of the breathy style of Lester Young, whose nickname was "The President", or simply "Prez". Young called Quinichette "Lady Q".

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