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Karl Denson (born December 27, 1956) is an American funk and jazz saxophonist, flutist and vocalist from Santa Ana, California. He was a member of Lenny Kravitz's band[1] and has co-founded and led The Greyboy Allstars. Denson has recorded with artists including Jack DeJohnette, Dave Holland, Slightly Stoopid,[2] Blind Boys of Alabama, Blackalicious, Stanton Moore, and Jon Foreman of the rock band Switchfoot. He continues to lead his own Karl Denson's Tiny Universe (KDTU)[3] and Karl Denson Trio (KD3), while touring with the Rolling Stones since 2014 to date.[4] Denson appears in the 1988 movie Coming To America as the saxophonist in the fictional band Sexual Chocolate.[5]

Karl Denson
Denson performing in 2010
Background information
Born (1956-12-27) December 27, 1956 (age 65)
OriginSan Diego, California
GenresJazz, funk, jam band
Occupation(s)Musician, singer
Instrument(s)Saxophone, flute, vocals

Members of KDTU include Denson (saxophone, flute), Chris Stillwell (bass), Chris Littlefield (trumpet), D. J. Williams (guitar), David Veith (keyboards), Alan Evans (drums) and Seth Freeman (guitar/lap steel)

KD3 comprises Denson with keyboardist Anthony Smith (Global Funk, Giant People) and drummer Brett Sanders (brother of John Staten).


Selected discography



References


  1. Wickstrom, Ann (2004-02-05). "Karl Denson". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
  2. Greenhaus, Mike https://relix.com/articles/detail/the-core-karl-denson/ Relix
  3. Karl Denson's Tiny Universe official website.
  4. ABC news Australia
  5. "The New Cool: Karl Denson talks Kravitz, Stones, Skerik, Sexual Chocolate and his new album". 15 March 2019.
  6. Leskovic, Matt (2007-09-29). "What Happened to Television?". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2010-06-28.

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[de] Karl Denson

Karl Maurice Denson (* 27. Dezember 1956 in Santa Ana, Kalifornien) ist ein US-amerikanischer Musiker (Saxophon, Flöte, Hintergrundgesang) des Rhythm and Blues und Modern Jazz.
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