About Musa Kaleem
Lived 1921 – 1988 (aged 67). Musa Kaleem was an American jazz musician and saxophonist.
Orlando Wright, better known as Musa Kaleem (January 3, 1921 – March 26, 1988) was an American jazz saxophonist and flautist.
Career Wright bought a clarinet in 1937, and by 1939 was touring as a saxophonist with the El Rodgers Mystics of Rhythm, featuring Eddie Jefferson on lead vocals.
Discography Tiny Grimes & Coleman Hawkins, Blues Groove (Esquire, 1958) Eddie Jefferson, The Jazz Singer (Inner City, 1976) James Moody, James Moody (Argo, 1959) James Moody, Cookin' the Blues (Argo, 1965) Dizzy Reece, Comin' On! (Blue Note, 1960, reissued on CD in 1999)
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Who was Musa Kaleem?
American musician (1921–1988)
When was Musa Kaleem born?
Musa Kaleem was born on 3 January 1921 in Wheeling, West Virginia.
When did Musa Kaleem die?
Musa Kaleem died on 26 March 1988 in California, Los Angeles.
What was Musa Kaleem's occupation?
Musa Kaleem was a jazz musician and saxophonist.
What nationality was Musa Kaleem?
Musa Kaleem was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Musa Kaleem. https://biography.guide/musa-kaleem/
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