James Vass

American alto saxophonist, occasionally soprano saxophonist and flautist (March 31, 1937, Philadelphia, PA - September 20, 2006 NYC). Vass, who acquired his first saxophone at the age of 18, lived in New York City from 1963 onward, where he initially worked a day job and performed at night with musicians such as Charles Mingus, Rashied Ali, and Ronnie Boykins.