Earl Bostic 1913 – 1965

Biography

Earl Bostic was born on April 25, 1913, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, during a transformative era for American music. He would go on to become a respected jazz saxophonist whose artistry contributed to the vibrant musical landscape of the twentieth century. Throughout his career, Bostic dedicated himself to mastering his instrument and exploring the expressive possibilities of jazz, a genre that was still evolving during his formative years.

On October 28, 1965, Earl Bostic passed away in Rochester at the age of 52, following a myocardial infarction. His death marked the end of a musical life spent in service to jazz, an art form that demands both technical precision and emotional depth. Though his time was relatively brief, Bostic’s contributions to the jazz community remained meaningful to those who knew his work and appreciated his craft.