Turk Mauro

Turk Mauro was a hard-swinging tenor and baritone saxophonist celebrated for his fiery tone and deep roots in bebop and hard bop. A fixture of the New York jazz scene, he performed with icons like Dizzy Gillespie, Buddy Rich, and Tito Puente, while also leading his own groups with driving authority. Known for his passionate solos and uncompromising swing, Mauro left behind a legacy as one of the true torchbearers of straight-ahead jazz.