Paul Gonsalves

Quick Facts

Full Name	Paul Gonsalves
Occupation	Saxophonist
Date Of Birth	Jul 12, 1920(1920-07-12)
Age	104
Date Of Death	1974-05-15
Birthplace	Brockton
Country	United States
Birth City	Massachusetts
Horoscope	Cancer

Paul Gonsalves Biography

Paul Gonsalves is one of the most popular and richest Saxophonist who was born on July 12, 1920 in Brockton, Massachusetts, United States. Jazz tenor saxophonist, who helped revive Jazz tenor saxophonist who helped revitalize Duke Ellington‘s sluggish career in the 1950s. He played the Newport Jazz Festival to great acclaim.’s sluggish career in the 1950s. He performed at his part in the Newport Jazz Festival to great praise.

He played with the He performed with in Count Basie‘s big band from 1947 to 1949.’s large band between 1947 until 1949.

He was brought up with Cape Verdean parents outside of Boston.

Paul Gonsalves Net Worth

Paul Gonsalves is one of the richest Saxophonist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Paul Gonsalves 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began playing in Sabby Lewis Orchestra. Sabby Lewis Orchestra as a child after being encouraged to sing songs from his family.

Gonsalves, Ellington, and trombonist Tyree Glenn were buried side-by-side within the same New York funeral home after they had all passed away.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Facts & Trivia

Paul Ranked on the list of most popular Saxophonist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Paul Gonsalves celebrates birthday on July 12 of every year.

What was Paul Gonsalves famous for?

Paul Gonsalves (July 12, 1920 –May 15, 1974) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist best known for his association with Duke Ellington.

Who was Duke Ellington's first great tenor saxophone player?

Johnny Hodges, birth name Cornelius Hodges, bynames Jeep and Rabbit, (born July 25, 1906, Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.—died May 11, 1970, New York, New York), American jazz saxophonist who was a featured soloist in Duke Ellington’s orchestra.

What saxophone did Paul Gonsalves play?

Paul Gonsalves: born July 12, 1920 in Brockton, MA; died May 14, 1974 in London, England. Guitar was his first instrument in 1936, but he soon concentrated on tenor sax.

Was Duke Ellington a saxophonist?

Duke Ellington
Occupation(s)| Bandleader musician composer
Instruments| Piano
Years active| 1914–1974
Associated acts| Billy Strayhorn

What is Duke Ellington's most famous song?

Caravan. Caravan is of Duke Ellington’s most famous songs, and a classic example of the “Spanish tinge” in jazz.