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Prince Lasha (William Lawsha) was born on 10 September, 1929 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States, is an American jazz musician (1929–2008). Discover Prince Lasha's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old?

Popular As William Lawsha
Occupation Musician
Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 10 September, 1929
Birthday 10 September
Birthplace Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Date of death 12 December, 2008
Died Place Oakland, California, United States
Nationality United States

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1929

William B. Lawsha, better known as Prince Lasha, (September 10, 1929 – December 12, 2008) was an American jazz alto saxophonist, baritone saxophonist, flautist, clarinetist and English horn player.

He was born in Fort Worth, Texas, where he came of age studying and performing alongside fellow I.M. Terrell High School students John Carter, Ornette Coleman, King Curtis, Charles Moffett, and Dewey Redman.

1950

Lasha moved to California during the 1950s.

1960

In the 1960s, he was active in the burgeoning free jazz movement, of which his Fort Worth cohort Ornette Coleman was a pioneer.

1963

Lasha recorded with Eric Dolphy (Iron Man and Conversations, both in 1963) and the Elvin Jones/Jimmy Garrison Sextet featuring McCoy Tyner (Illumination!, also in 1963).

1966

Lasha moved to Europe and in 1966 was based in Kensington, London, The album Insight (1966) by the Prince Lasha Ensemble was recorded in England and featured local musicians, including Bruce Cale, Dave Willis, Jeff Clyne, Rick Laird, Joe Oliver (drums), David Snell (harp), Mike Carr, Stan Tracey, John Mumford (trombone) and Chris Bateson (trumpet).

1967

Returning to the US in 1967, Lasha worked closely with saxophonist Sonny Simmons, with whom he recorded two albums, The Cry! (1962) and Firebirds (1967), for Contemporary Records.

The latter album received five stars and an AMG Albumpick at Allmusic.

1970

In the 1970s, Lasha and Simmons made additional recordings under the name Firebirds.

2005

In 2005, Lasha recorded the album The Mystery of Prince Lasha with the Odean Pope Trio.

2008

Lasha died on December 12, 2008, in Oakland, California.

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