Bud Shank

Bud Shank Dies at Age 82

The alto saxophonist, who performed on the Mamas and the Papas hit 'California Dreamin',' died in his home from pulmonary failure.

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Member of: The L.A. 4

Influenced by: Charlie Parker, Art Pepper, Benny Carter, Lee Konitz

Genre: Jazz

Biography: Bud Shank began his career pigeonholed as a cool-schooler, but those who have listened to the altoist progress over the long ...

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Alto Saxophonist Bud Shank Dies at 82

Apr 06 2009 7:15AM by Dan Reilly

Filed under: News, R.I.P.

Spinner: Clifford "Bud" Shank, an alto saxophonist, arranger and flutist who performed on the Mamas and the Papas hit 'California Dreamin',' died last Thursday from pulmonary failure at his Tucson home. He was 82. Raised in Ohio, Shank began playing clarinet ... Read more