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Peter King

b. Peter John Ruler, 11 August 1940, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, Britain. Self-taught on many reed instruments, from the past due 50s Ruler had founded himself as a significant and thrilling alto saxophonist on the united kingdom jazz scene. On the next couple of years he caused John Dankworth, Tubby Hayes, Stan Tracey along with other leading Uk music artists. He also caused numerous going to American artists, varying stylistically from Ray Charles to Crimson Rodney, from Jimmy Witherspoon to Hampton Hawes. With the 70s Ruler’s stature acquired grown up until he was over the verge to become a major worldwide figure. Through the 80s he consolidated his increases and amply satisfied his potential. With the 90s, Ruler had set up himself among the globe’s excellent hard bop alto saxophonists. Using a hard-edged outstanding tone, his extraordinary agility and specialized virtuosity are in the order of an exceedingly fast brain. Although his extraordinary creativity and improvisational capability are best shown on up-tempo music he’s also a lyrical balladeer. (NB: Never to be baffled with reedman Peter Ruler who works Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Membership in London).

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