Luther Saxon
Luther Saxon | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 12, 1916 Fairfax, South Carolina, U.S.A. |
| Died | September 1, 2017 (aged 101) |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Label | Decca Records |
Luther Saxon (July 12, 1916 – September 12, 2017) was an American tenor who appeared in the role of Joe in the 1943 Broadway musical Carmen Jones.
Biography
Saxon was born in Fairfax, South Carolina. He appeared in the original Carmen Jones cast album (Decca DL 9021), recorded in 1955 as well as Susanna, Don't You Cry [Musical, Romance, Original] along with the Hall Johnson Choir during May 22, 1939 - May 27, 1939. During his career he toured around the world as a soloist with the de Paur’s Infantry Chorus.
He died at the age of 101, on September 12, 2017.[1]
References
- ^ "Luther Saxon". Legacy.com. October 3, 2017. Retrieved February 20, 2018.