Billy Root (saxophonist)

Billy Root
Birth nameWilliam Root
Born(1934-03-06)March 6, 1934
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedJuly 30, 2013(2013-07-30) (aged 79)
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Tenor saxophone
  • Baritone saxophone
Years active1950-1999

William Root (March 6, 1934 – July 30, 2013) was an American jazz tenor and baritone[1] saxophonist.

  1. ^ Jazz, All About (2013-08-01). "Jazz news: Billy Root (1934-2013)". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2023-01-13.