Sue Terry Explained

Sue Terry
Background:non_vocal_instrumentalist
Birth Date:1959
Genre:Jazz
Occupation:Musician
Instrument:Saxophone
Years Active:1980s–present
Label:Qi Note
Associated Acts:Charli Persip, Clifford Jordan, Walter Bishop Jr., Jaki Byard

Sue Terry (born 1959) is a jazz saxophonist and composer.

While a student at the Hartt School in Hartford, Connecticut, Terry was a protégé of saxophonist Jackie McLean.[1] McLean encouraged her to move to New York City, where she was later mentored by Clifford Jordan, Junior Cook and Barry Harris. They gave her the nickname "Sweet Sue". She now uses the spelling "Su Terry."[2]

After moving to New York City in 1982, Terry became a featured soloist with bands led by Charlie Persip, Clifford Jordan, Walter Bishop Jr., and Jaki Byard. She worked with George Duke, Dr. John, Barry Harris, Al Jarreau, Chaka Khan, Mike Longo, Irene Reid, Hilton Ruiz, Billy Taylor, Clark Terry, Teri Thornton, and Howard Johnson.

She is the author of Inside the Mind of a Musician, For The Curious, and I Was a Jazz Musician for the FBI. /> She wrote the instruction books Practice Like the Pros, Step One: Play Alto Sax, Step One: Play Tenor Sax, and Step One: Play Clarinet.

Discography

As Leader/Composer:

As Co-Leader/Composer:

As Soloist:

As Composer:

Compilations:

Instructional CDs:

References

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: McNally . Owen . 'Sweet' Musician Sue Terry Shows Literate Side . courant.com . 7 December 2018 . 26 February 2012.
  2. Web site: The Independent Ear Sweet Sue Terry . openskyjazz.com . 7 December 2018 . 15 September 2014.
  3. Web site: Sweet Sue Terry Album Discography . AllMusic . 7 December 2018 .

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