Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre

Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre (March 24, 1936 – November 9, 2013) was an American free jazz tenor saxophonist.

Biography McIntyre, who was born in Clarksville, Arkansas, United States, but raised in Chicago, Illinois, studied at the Chicago College of Music, and during the 1960s began playing with musicians such as Malachi Favors, Muhal Richard Abrams, and Roscoe Mitchell.

He died in November 2013, in The Bronx, New York, at the age of 77.

Discography As leader Humility in the Light of the Creator (Delmark, 1969) Forces and Feelings (Delmark, 1970) Kalaparusha (Trio Records, 1975) Live from Studio Rivbea (NoBusiness Records, 1975) Kwanza (Baystate, 1978) Peace and Blessings (Black Saint, 1979) Ram's Run (Cadence, 1981) Return of the Lost Tribe (Delmark, 1997) as Bright Moments with Joseph Jarman, Kahil El'Zabar, Malachi Favors and Adegoke Steve Colson Dream of... (CIMP, 1998) Wildflowers: The New York Loft Jazz Sessions - Complete (Knit Classics, 1999) South Eastern (CIMP, 2002) The Moment (Entropy Stereo, 2003) Morning Song (Delmark, 2004) Paths to Glory (CIMP, 2004) Solo (Nolabel, 2005) Extremes (CIMP, 2007) Musical Blessing (CIMP, 2012) Creative Music Studio Archive Selections - Volume 2 (Planet Arts, 2015) Live from Studio Rivbea: July 12, 1975 (NoBusiness, 2024)

As sideman With Muhal Richard Abrams Levels and Degrees of Light (Delmark, 1968) With Ethnic Heritage Ensemble Welcome (Leo, 1982) With George Freeman Birth Sign (Delmark, 1970) With Leroy Jenkins For Players Only (JCOA, 1975) With Roscoe Mitchell Sound (Delmark, 1966)