Alvin Owen "Red" Tyler (December 5, 1925 – April 3, 1998) was an American R&B and neo-bop jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger, regarded as "one of the most important figures in New Orleans R&B". Born and raised in New Orleans, Tyler was known as "Red" because of his light tanned skin.Dik de Heer, "Alvin 'Red' Tyler", Black Cat Rockabilly, 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2015 He grew up listening to the city's marching bands. He... more
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