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  Background non_vocal_instrumentalist
  Img Capt King Curtis on an album cover
  Birth Name Curtis Ousley
  Born <br><small> Fort Worth, Texas , United States </small>
  Died (aged 37)<br><small> New York , United States</small>
  Origin Fort Worth, Texas, USA
  Genre Soul , R&B , Rock , Soul Jazz
  Occupation Saxophonist , Bandleader
  Years Active 1950s–1971
  Instrument Saxophones
  Label Capitol , Atlantic
  Associated Acts Aretha Franklin


Curtis Ousley ( February 7 , 1934 – August 13 , 1971 ), who performed under the name '''King Curtis''', was an American tenor, alto, and soprano Saxophonist who played Rhythm And Blues , Soul , Rock , and Soul Jazz .