King Curtis

Curtis Montgomery (February 7, 1934 – August 13, 1971), known professionally as King Curtis, was an American saxophonist who played rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock and roll. A bandleader, band member, and session musician, he was also a musical director and record producer. A master of the instrument, he played tenor, alto, and soprano saxophone. He played riffs and solos on hit singles such as "Respect" by Aretha Franklin (1967), and "Yakety Yak" by the Coasters (1958) and his own "Soul Twist" (1962), "Soul Serenade" (1964), and "Memphis Soul Stew" (1967).

jazz-blues

It's Party Time - 2025-04-11T00:00:00.000000Z

Country Soul - 2024-06-21T00:00:00.000000Z

All Hail the King - 2021-06-11T00:00:00.000000Z

King Curtis: Sideman - 2021-03-05T00:00:00.000000Z

King Curtis in a Funky Groove - 2021-02-05T00:00:00.000000Z

The Complete ATCO Singles - 2020-02-21T00:00:00.000000Z

King Curtis: Memphis Soul Stew - 2018-08-07T00:00:00.000000Z

Have Tenor Sax, Will Blow - 2011-07-31T00:00:00.000000Z

Atlantic Top 60: Sweat-Soaked Soul Classics - 2007-10-30T00:00:00.000000Z

The Platinum Collection - 2007-03-19T00:00:00.000000Z

King Of The Sax - 2006-08-24T00:00:00.000000Z

Live at Fillmore West (Deluxe Version) - 2006-07-11T00:00:00.000000Z

Have Tenor Sax Will Blow - 2006-06-20T00:00:00.000000Z

Live At Small's Paradise - 2006-06-20T00:00:00.000000Z

That Lovin' Feeling - 2006-06-20T00:00:00.000000Z

Plays Great Memphis Hits - 2005-09-20T00:00:00.000000Z

Everybody's Talking - 2005-04-26T00:00:00.000000Z

Don't Fight the Feeling - the Complete Aretha Franklin & King Curtis Live at Fillmore West - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Ultra-Lounge / Bachelor Pad Royale Volume Four - 1996-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Night Train - 1995-04-10T00:00:00.000000Z

Soul Meeting - 1994-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Didn't He Play - 1987-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

An Anthology Vol. 2 - 1974-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Music For Dancing The Twist - 1972-01-03T00:00:00.000000Z

Live At The Fillmore West - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z