Gene Barge (1926–2025), acclaimed saxophonist and producer 

Gene Barge was a saxophonist and producer whose talents crossed paths with generations of music icons, including Natalie Cole, Muddy Waters, The Rolling Stones, James Brown, Little Richard, and many more.

Mars Williams (1955–2023), saxophonist for the Psychedelic Furs

Mars Williams was a rock and jazz saxophonist who played for the Psychedelic Furs and on the modern holiday classic “Christmas Wrapping” by the Waitresses. 

Gene Cipriano (1928–2022), woodwind player recorded with Sinatra and Prince

Gene Cipriano  was a renowned woodwind session player who recorded with Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Prince, Miles Davis, Olivia Newton-John, and Paul McCartney.  

Nik Turner (1940–2022), former Hawkwind member

Nik Turner was a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who was a member of the legendary British space rock band Hawkwind.

Pharoah Sanders (1940–2022), jazz saxophonist

Pharoah Sanders was a saxophonist known for his free jazz and spiritual jazz.

Andrew Woolfolk (1950–2022), Earth, Wind & Fire saxophonist

Andrew Woolfolk was the longtime saxophonist for Earth, Wind & Fire.

Pee Wee Ellis (1941–2021), bandleader for James Brown, Van Morrison

Pee Wee Ellis was a saxophone player who led and Van Morrison’s bands as well as co-writing songs such as “Say it Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud.”

Brian Travers (1959–2021), UB40 founding member

Brian Travers was a founding member, saxophonist, and contributing songwriter for the British reggae/pop band UB40.