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1. Steve S

   March 8th, 2010 at 11:23 pm

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   Many, many saxophonists growl into their horns, but probably the most consistent and best use of the growl is by Gato Barbieri on his ‘Caliente’ album from the mid-1970s. Gato uses this style excellently in most of his recordings. Listen to ‘Europa’ and see what I mean.

   On the R&B/Soul side of music, Junior Walker was the best in getting that growl sound - listen to ‘Shotgun’. So was King Curtis on ‘Soul Twist’.

   By the way, on the answer above about ‘Urgent’ by Foreigner, that was Junior Walker playing that solo!

2. Mr. Mustard

   March 8th, 2010 at 11:23 pm

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   Pink Floyd - Money
   Pink Floyd - Shine on You Crazy Diamond
   Billy Joel - It’s Still Rock & Roll To Me
   Foreigner - Urgent

3. zen2bop

   March 8th, 2010 at 11:23 pm

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   Earl Bostic alto sax player used the growl sax on many of his songs. Check out the cd Alto Magic Dance Party With Earl Bostic. Earl was a grrrrrrrrreat growler!