Joe Temperley
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Joe Temperley (b. Lochgelly, Scotland, September 20, 1929) is a Scottish saxophonist. He has performed on various instruments but is most associated with the baritone saxophone.
He began playing in local dance bands before moving to London and performing with Jack Parnell's band in the 1950s.
After playing in various British jazz bands, such as that of Humphrey Lyttelton, Temperley moved to New York in the mid 1960s and performed with various big bands, including those of Woody Herman, Buddy Rich and Clark Terry.
In recent years, he has been associated with Wynton Marsalis's Lincoln Center Orchestra. He continues to perform and will be featured at the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival in 2006.