Houston Person, born November 10, 1934, in Florence, South Carolina, is a distinguished American jazz tenor saxophonist renowned for his soulful and expressive style. Initially a pianist, he transitioned to the tenor saxophone during his youth. Person honed his craft at South Carolina State College and later at the Hartt College of Music in Hartford, Connecticut. His military service in the U.S. Air Force stationed him in West Germany, where he performed alongside notable musicians such as Don Ellis, Eddie Harris, and Cedar Walton. Emerging in the 1960s with a series of albums for Prestige Records, Person became celebrated for his contributions to the soul jazz genre. His long-standing musical partnership with vocalist Etta Jones further solidified his reputation. Over his prolific career, he has recorded over 75 albums as a bandleader and collaborated with artists like Charles Brown, Lena Horne, and Horace Silver. In recognition of his contributions to jazz, Person received the Eubie Blake Jazz Award in 1982. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_Person?utm_source=openai))